Hollywood Lane is in Wainscott, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME3 8AP 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 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8AU, ME3 8AL, ME2 4NB, ME3 8BS, ME2 4LG, ME3 8DU, ME2 4LP, ME2 4NG, ME2 4LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 8AP 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 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% lower than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollywood Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 348th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-03-31 | £756,154 |
| 59 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-01-14 | £385,098 |
| 51 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-01-14 | £696,070 |
| 61 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-12-02 | £386,282 |
| 43 Hollywood Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2019-02-26 | £428,070 |
ME3 8AP 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 | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,527 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 | 2,426 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,973 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 | 509 yd | |
| Compass Group Ess | Kitchen, Ministry Of Defence | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag PH | The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road | 431 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 1 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott | 432 yd | |
| The Sans Pareil | Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill | 603 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 113 Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 393 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 1A Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Wainscott Primary School WAINSCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Frindsbury Lawn Tennis Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Frindsbury Cricket Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.