Britannia Road is in High Halstow, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8AF is located in the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Britannia Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8TB, ME3 8BA, ME3 8DW, ME3 8TW, ME3 8TN, ME3 8TL, ME3 8EZ, ME3 8AN, ME3 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 18.5% | 29.9% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 57.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 55.8% | 48.7% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 40.7% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 25.5% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 27.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.9% | 95.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britannia Road was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Britannia Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Heronsbank Britannia Road, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-10-15 | £210,000 |
| 14 Heronsbank Britannia Road, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-11-14 | £167,888 |
| 14 Heronsbank Britannia Road, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-01-31 | £166,635 |
| 8 Heronsbank Britannia Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2021-11-11 | £22,950 |
| 11 Heronsbank Britannia Road, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-12-19 | £235,750 |
ME3 8AF 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Halstow Primary Academy Harrison Drive , High Halstow ME3 8TF | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,963 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 | 5,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,809 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 | 5,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heron Cafe | High Halstow War Memorial Hall, The Street | 373 yd | |
| The King's Kitchen | High Halstow War Memorial Hall, The Street | 373 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Halstow Village Hall THE STREET | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| High Halstow Primary Academy HARRISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Rayners Meadow GYPSY WAY | grass pitches | 420 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 | 157.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 313.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 313.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.