Grange Road is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME2 4DA is located in the Strood North & Frindsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Road, Rochester, ME2 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 4DQ, ME2 4DG, ME2 4BY, ME2 4BX, ME2 4DD, ME2 4BN, ME2 4DB, ME2 4BG, ME2 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME2 4DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME2 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 47% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 22.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 4.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.3% | 67.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 76.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.1% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 627.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 680.7% higher than the Strood North & Frindsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Grange Road has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Strood North & Frindsbury and the 18th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grange Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-16 | £259,916 |
| 19 Grange Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-30 | £305,133 |
| 48A Grange Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2020-11-24 | £10,535 |
| 19 Grange Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-07-25 | £314,054 |
| 48 Grange Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-08-07 | £357,149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 2out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School London Road , Strood ME2 3HU | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Gordon Road , Strood ME2 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Gordon Road , Strood ME2 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Water Lily | The Flat, 40 North Street | 225 yd | |
| Friends Cafe Strood | 92 High Street, Strood | 298 yd | |
| Sant & Davison Limited | 84A High Street, Strood | 318 yd | |
| Ramos | 70-72 High Street, Strood | 332 yd | |
| Rest A While Cafe | Rest A While, 67 High Street | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steam Packet Public House | The Steam Packet, 22 Station Road | 138 yd | |
| 10:50 From Victoria | 37-39 North Street, Strood | 266 yd | |
| Bas Bar | 14 Cliffe Road, Strood | 321 yd | |
| The Boat House | The Riverside Tavern, Riverside Tavern | 331 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 56 Brompton Lane, Strood | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shumi Tandoori | 48A Grange Road, Strood | 30 yd | |
| Peking Express | 52 Station Road, Strood | 190 yd | |
| The New Cobham Inn | Cobham Inn, 17 Frindsbury Road | 206 yd | |
| Strood Kebab House | 6-8 North Street, Strood | 279 yd | |
| Beybaba | 4 North Street, Strood | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Aldi | 265 yd | |
| Iceland | 69-73 High Street, Strood | 360 yd | |
| Asda | 108-110 High Street, Strood | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Cuxton Road, Strood | 610 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Knight Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Children'S Academy GUN LANE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| The Gym (Strood) STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Strood) PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.