Utah Rise is in Wainscott, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8FG is located in the Strood Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Utah Rise, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8FJ, ME3 8FH, ME3 8BZ, ME3 8FN, ME3 8FD, ME3 8FL, ME3 8BF, ME3 8FB, ME3 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 8FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 52.7% | 54.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 36.6% | -12.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 46.9% | 12.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 55.5% | 56.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 9% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 18.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 31% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 82.2% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Utah Rise was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.1% higher than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Utah Rise has the 5th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 198th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Utah Rise, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-09-21 | £595,000 |
| 20 Utah Rise, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2021-03-25 | £606,320 |
| 10 Utah Rise, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-01-24 | £575,293 |
| 6 Utah Rise, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-01-31 | £555,504 |
| 14 Utah Rise, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-01-28 | £621,923 |
ME3 8FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 3,434 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 | 2,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 2,994 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 | 3,337 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 | 2,940 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 | 2,585 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 3,622 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 | 460 yd | |
| Compass Group Ess | Kitchen, Ministry Of Defence | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Fox | 1 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott | 297 yd | |
| The Stag PH | The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | 1A Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 241 yd | |
| Dynasty | 113 Wainscott Road, Wainscott | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Primary School WAINSCOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Chattenden Barracks (Closed) | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Frindsbury Lawn Tennis Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Frindsbury Cricket Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.