Overview of ME3 0BJ

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High Street is in Isle Of Grain, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME3 0BJ is located in the All Saints 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 High Street, Isle Of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME3 0EH, ME3 0EE, ME3 0BB, ME3 0ED, ME3 0BQ, ME3 0BA, ME3 0DD, ME3 0BH, ME3 0EG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 0BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51%55.3%4.3% 51.0% 4.3%
Male49%44.7%-4.3% 49.0% -4.3%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.8%38.4%1.6% 37.9% 0.5%
Married: Opposite sex47%39.2%-7.8% 44.2% -5.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated5.3%3.2%-2.1% 2.2% 1.0%
Divorced5.6%12.4%6.8% 9.1% 3.3%
Widowed4.5%6.4%1.9% 6.1% 0.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.5%42.1%-0.4% 48.4% -6.3%
Good health40.3%36.3%-4.0% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health11.3%13.5%2.2% 12.7% 0.8%
Bad health3.7%6.7%3.0% 4.0% 2.7%
Very bad health2.3%1.5%-0.8% 1.2% 0.3%

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.

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 14%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.2%23%-2.2% 18.2% 4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.8%19.1%3.3% 9.6% 9.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.4%18.7%-2.7% 13.4% 5.3%
Apprenticeship6%4.7%-1.3% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%17.1%5.4% 16.9% 0.2%
Degree or Similar13.9%14%0.1% 33.8% -19.8%
Other6%3.5%-2.5% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%0.9%0.9% 3.1% -2.2%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White98%95%-3.0% 81.4% 13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.9%96.8%-2.1% 83.2% 13.6%
European Union0.6%2.1%1.5% 6.1% -4.0%
Africa0%0.9%0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia0.3%0.3%0.0% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.9%96.8%-2.1% 83.2% 13.6%
10+ Years0.3%2.9%2.6% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years0.6%0%-0.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.8% 76.7% 3.1%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland1.8% 1.3% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held17.6% 13.5% 4.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion51.6% 37.2% 14.4%
Christian40.5% 46.2% -5.7%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in All Saints and the 325th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,700
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ME3 0BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 460 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochester Upon Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Isle Of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME3 0BJ

Average Price
£270,384
Semi-Detached
£230,579
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£457,657
Flats/Maisonettes
£145,110
Other
£289,267

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£303,413
Semi-Detached
£373,607
Terraced
£279,682
Detached
£471,116
Flats/Maisonettes
£274,750
Other
£153,577

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Hogarth Inn, 41 - 43 High Street, Rochester, Medway
Other, an established residential building
£285,0002024-01-31 £294,449
37 High Street, Rochester, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£165,0002022-04-04 £166,726
35 High Street, Rochester, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£135,0002018-08-31 £146,200
35 High Street, Rochester, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£118,5002016-12-20 £137,751
37 High Street, Rochester, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£125,0002016-08-30 £147,436
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME3 0BJ

Employment

ME3 0BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee86
Retired48
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed19
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Looking after home or family18
Student (economically inactive)14
Other7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Construction23
Transport and storage18
Human health and social work activities15
Administrative and support service activities13
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing8
Financial and insurance activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Other4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Information and communication1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St James Church of England Primary Academy
High Street , Isle of Grain ME3 0BS
3out of 4 458 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
New Road , ME12 1BW
3out of 4 4,240 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Rose Street Primary School
Rose Street , ME12 1AW
3out of 4 4,381 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Minster Primary School
St George's Avenue , ME12 1ET
3out of 4 4,543 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Richmond Academy
Unity Street , ME12 2ET
2out of 4 5,468 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Baxtor StoreyGrain Power Station, Power Station Road1,032 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hogarth Inn41-43 High Street, Isle Of Grain164 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ozzies Plaice36 Chapel Road, Isle Of Grain277 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St James Church Of England Primary Academy
HIGH STREET
grass pitches457 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 22.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74 Mbit/s
Average download speed75.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed253.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed253.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed39.57 Mbit/s

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