Hollywood Lane is in Wainscott, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME3 8AL 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 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8AP, ME3 8BS, ME3 8AU, ME3 8DU, ME3 8ED, ME2 4NB, ME3 8BY, ME3 8EE, ME3 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.7% | 34.4% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 42.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27% | 15.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 88.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 91.5% | 92.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 92% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollywood Lane was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollywood Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-04-18 | £843,293 |
| 20 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-02-09 | £888,462 |
| 28 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2020-06-05 | £705,193 |
| 36A Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2018-10-03 | £740,348 |
| 38 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-10-31 | £602,206 |
ME3 8AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary Academy Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 3,736 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus Ltd | Montgomery Court, Choir Close | 543 yd | |
| Compass Group Ess | Kitchen, Ministry Of Defence | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Fox | 1 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott | 436 yd | |
| The Stag PH | The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road | 460 yd | |
| The Sans Pareil | Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill | 684 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 113 Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 456 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 1A Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Wainscott Primary School WAINSCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Frindsbury Lawn Tennis Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Frindsbury Cricket Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.