Church Street is in Higham, Rochester and in Gravesham district. ME3 7LP is located in the Higham & Shorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gravesham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 7LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.1% | 52.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 50.6% | 55.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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% | 16.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 26.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 97.9% 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% | 97.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 97.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% higher than the Higham & Shorne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Higham & Shorne and the 110th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Gravesham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seathwaite Church Street, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-11-25 | £478,370 |
| Farmcroft Church Street, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2015-09-18 | £654,326 |
| Lower Hope Church Street, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-07-20 | £503,471 |
| Yew Trees Church Street, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2006-07-25 | £613,863 |
ME3 7LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7LP 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 7LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Primary School School Lane , Higham ME3 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Church Street , Cliffe ME3 7PU | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorne Church of England Primary School Cob Drive , Shorne DA12 3DU | 3out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 4,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College Lower Higham Road , Based at North Kent College DA12 2JJ | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.