Shamel Business Centre, Rochester, ME2 4HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME2 4HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.6%	0.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.8%	48.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME2 4HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26%	29.5%	3.5%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	57.9%	0.6%	44.2%	13.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.3%	6.6%	-2.7%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	5.3%	3.3%	-2.0%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.9%	51%	0.1%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	33.5%	37.8%	4.3%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	12.9%	8.6%	-4.3%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	1.8%	2%	0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.8%	12.5%	-1.3%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	12.5%	-5.4%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	18%	-1.1%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7.7%	3.6%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	21.7%	9.9%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	27.2%	27.6%	0.4%	33.8%	-6.2%
Other	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.9%	4.6%	1.7%	3.1%	1.5%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.6%	8.1%	5.5%	2.5%	5.6%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	0%	2%	2.0%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.9%
White	86.8%	77.8%	-9.0%	81.4%	-3.6%
Arab	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% 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	92.1%	85.1%	-7.0%	83.2%	1.9%
European Union	1.8%	4%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	4.3%	2.5%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	2%	1.1%	1.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	85.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	2.1%
10+ Years	0%	12.1%	12.1%	9.8%	2.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	5%	0%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Shamel Business Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shamel Business Centre was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% higher than the Strood North & Frindsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shamel Business Centre has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Strood North & Frindsbury and the 168th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ME2 4HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shamel Business Centre are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shamel Business Centre, Rochester, ME2 4HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME2 4HQ

Average Price
£232,131

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£263,567

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£200,695

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shamel Business Centre

Average Price
£239,150

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£253,513

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£210,423

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shamel Business CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 8 Shamel Business Centre, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building	£140,000	2015-03-31	£210,423
Unit 3-4 Shamel Business Centre, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2009-06-30	£269,797
Unit 3-4 Shamel Business Centre, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£65,500	2001-10-19	£237,229

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME2 4HQ

Employment

ME2 4HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

ME2 4HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	14
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	14
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA	3out of 4	537 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF	2out of 4	837 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop Primary Academy Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN	3out of 4	919 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School London Road , Strood ME2 3HU	4out of 4	1,192 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	4out of 4	2,264 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG	3out of 4	2,655 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX	3out of 4	2,949 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	3out of 4	3,253 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	3,254 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	2,963 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,486 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE	- not rated	1,162 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	1,717 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF	- not rated	1,743 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ	- not rated	1,835 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	1,853 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pilgrims Pantry	Church Hall, Church Green	462 yd
New Shad	The Marlborough Head, 90 Frindsbury Road	618 yd
Monkey Bizz	Unit 1 - 2, Arden Business Park	663 yd
Jumpin Fun	Unit 2, Arden Business Park	663 yd
Lea N Tel's Diner	Unit 11, Rochester Court	677 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Boat House	The Riverside Tavern, Riverside Tavern	306 yd
The Steam Packet Public House	The Steam Packet, 22 Station Road	512 yd
The Prince Of Wales	The Prince Of Wales, 9 High Street	778 yd
The Crown	2 High Street, Rochester	835 yd
10:50 From Victoria	37-39 North Street, Strood	838 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Express	52 Station Road, Strood	407 yd
Shumi Tandoori	48A Grange Road, Strood	559 yd
McCoys	110 Frindsbury Road, Strood	620 yd
Frindsbury Grill	96 Frindsbury Road, Strood	621 yd
Roosterspfc And Pizza	88 Frindsbury Road, Strood	623 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Aldi	789 yd
Iceland	69-73 High Street, Strood	833 yd
Asda	108-110 High Street, Strood	924 yd
Co-op	1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester	931 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hollands Strength & Conditioning (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Trident Close	health and fitness suite	703 yd
The Gym (Strood) STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD	health and fitness suite	968 yd
All Faiths Children'S Academy GUN LANE	grass pitches	986 yd
Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,011 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.