Winston Drive is in Wainscott, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME2 4LJ is located in the Strood Rural 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 Winston Drive, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 4LH, ME2 4LN, ME2 4LS, ME2 4JU, ME2 4NH, ME2 4LP, ME2 4JX, ME2 4NG, ME2 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME2 4LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 54% | 53.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46% | 46.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 37.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 32.8% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 11.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 49.5% | 37.9% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 39.9% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 24.3% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 19.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.8% | 89.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 93.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winston Drive was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% higher than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winston Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 366th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Winston Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-02-16 | £344,034 |
| 3 Winston Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2004-04-30 | £272,163 |
| 6 Winston Drive, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1995-11-10 | £308,836 |
ME2 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary Academy Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 2out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 3,427 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,281 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 | 3,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 3,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus Ltd | Montgomery Court, Choir Close | 428 yd | |
| Pilgrims Pantry | Church Hall, Church Green | 988 yd | |
| Compass Group Ess | Kitchen, Ministry Of Defence | 1,003 yd | |
| McDonalds | Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sans Pareil | Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill | 385 yd | |
| The Stag PH | The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road | 392 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 1 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott | 476 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 113 Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 219 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 1A Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 555 yd | |
| McCoys | 110 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 1,026 yd | |
| Frindsbury Grill | 96 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Wainscott Primary School WAINSCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Frindsbury Lawn Tennis Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Frindsbury Cricket Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.