Cypress Road is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME2 4PT 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 Cypress Road, Rochester, ME2 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 4JZ, ME2 4JS, ME2 4PS, ME2 4QH, ME2 4PU, ME2 4QE, ME2 4JR, ME2 4PX, ME2 4PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME2 4PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.3% | 32.7% | 14.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 51% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 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 | 41% | 40.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 40.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 22.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 21.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 89.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.6% | 91% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cypress Road was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% higher than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cypress Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 340th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cypress Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-06-10 | £330,632 |
| 29 Cypress Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2024-12-16 | £341,724 |
| 18 Cypress Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-07 | £383,039 |
| 20 Cypress Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-21 | £474,212 |
| 17 Cypress Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-16 | £355,356 |
ME2 4PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 5,339 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,940 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 | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Pantry | Church Hall, Church Green | 509 yd | |
| New Shad | The Marlborough Head, 90 Frindsbury Road | 591 yd | |
| McDonalds | Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate | 919 yd | |
| Caterplus Ltd | Montgomery Court, Choir Close | 921 yd | |
| Cafe Lodge | Unit 1, M2 City Link | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sans Pareil | Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill | 163 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 407 yd | |
| The Stag PH | The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road | 897 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 1 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott | 983 yd | |
| Bas Bar | 14 Cliffe Road, Strood | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoys | 110 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 519 yd | |
| Frindsbury Grill | 96 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 565 yd | |
| Roosterspfc And Pizza | 88 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 602 yd | |
| Dynasty | 113 Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 702 yd | |
| Peking Express | 52 Station Road, Strood | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Wainscott Primary School WAINSCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Strood Academy - Cliffe Road Campus (Closed) Cliffe Road | grass pitches | 982 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.