Ann Villas is in Cliffe, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 7RF 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 Ann Villas, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 7RE, ME3 7UJ, ME3 7UF, ME3 7UG, ME3 7RH, ME3 7UQ, ME3 7UE, ME3 7UL, ME3 7QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME3 7RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 28% | 40.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 40.7% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 51% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 10.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 22% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 20.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ann Villas was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ann Villas has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 269th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ann Villas, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-01-29 | £363,598 |
| 3 Ann Villas, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2013-01-31 | £315,684 |
ME3 7RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Church Street , Cliffe ME3 7PU | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Halstow Primary Academy Harrison Drive , High Halstow ME3 8TF | 3out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells | The Six Bells, 181 Church Street | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Playing Field (Cliffe Crusaders Rfc) CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Acpm Recreation Ground CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 864 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.