Highwood Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 7BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.2%	0.0%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.8%	48.8%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 ME3 7BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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	18.8%	22.7%	3.9%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	59.2%	-4.3%	44.2%	15.0%
Separated	1.2%	3.5%	2.3%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	8.2%	5.1%	-3.1%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	8.2%	9.4%	1.2%	6.1%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.1%	43.3%	0.2%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	36%	37.5%	1.5%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	14.8%	13.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	5.4%	3.4%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	1.2%	1.2%

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	21.2%	15%	-6.2%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	11.4%	-3.9%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	16.5%	2.8%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	10.6%	12.2%	1.6%	5.3%	6.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	15.4%	1.3%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	27.2%	6.0%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99%	96.6%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	97.3%	95.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1%	3.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Highwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highwood Close was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Higham & Shorne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highwood Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Higham & Shorne and the 81st lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME3 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Highwood Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gravesham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highwood Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME3 7BQ

Average Price
£436,766

Semi-Detached
£406,862

Terraced
£496,575

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highwood Close

Average Price
£392,373

Semi-Detached
£392,373

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Highwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-06-30	£363,717
15 Highwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,500	2013-01-14	£433,897
5 Highwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2010-09-10	£392,006
5 Highwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2009-12-21	£332,552
13 Highwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-04-18	£225,323

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME3 7BQ

Employment

ME3 7BQ 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.

ME3 7BQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME3 7BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	22
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Higham Primary School School Lane , Higham ME3 7JL	3out of 4	726 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shorne Church of England Primary School Cob Drive , Shorne DA12 3DU	3out of 4	1,860 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Bligh Way , Strood ME2 2XJ	3out of 4	2,983 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bligh Primary School (Infants) Bligh Way , Strood ME2 2XJ	4out of 4	2,983 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Ackers Drive Weldon , DA10 1AL	- not rated	2,983 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX	3out of 4	2,852 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF	3out of 4	4,463 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA	- not rated	972 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP	4out of 4	2,689 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG	- not rated	3,622 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ	- not rated	4,048 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cobham Hall Brewers Road , Cobham DA12 3BL	- not rated	4,157 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heart Of Higham	8 School Lane, Higham	344 yd
The Knowle Country House Restaurant	75 School Lane, Higham	349 yd
Anisa Indian Cuisine	Lancaster House, Gravesend Road	655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gardeners Arms	2 Forge Lane, Higham		445 yd
Sir John Falstaff	Gravesend Road, Higham		941 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Taste House Chinese Takeaway	6 School Lane, Higham		306 yd
Village Fryers	10 School Lane, Higham		306 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Higham Recreation Ground HERMITAGE ROAD	grass pitches	493 yd
Higham Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	695 yd
Gad'S Hill School GRAVESEND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	904 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.87 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.87 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.01 Mbit/s

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