Lodge Hill Lane is in Chattenden, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8NS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Hill Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8NR, ME3 8NE, ME3 8NP, ME3 8NY, ME3 8PJ, ME3 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 8NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 52.6% | 55.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME3 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 46.3% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 38.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 32% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 21.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 12.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 81.3% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.6% | 89.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Hill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farm Cottages Lodge Hill Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2018-08-20 | £727,708 |
| 2 Farm Cottages Lodge Hill Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,150 | 2015-12-11 | £454,552 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME3 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 1,965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 1,980 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 | 4,233 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 | 1,877 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 | 2,016 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 | 4,803 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 5,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.