Sharnal Street is in High Halstow, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8QJ 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 Sharnal Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 8QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 48.3% | 53% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 27.5% | 25.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 63.8% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86%) 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 | 41.4% | 50% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 11.5% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.8% | 19.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 27.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 79.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 92.4% | 88.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 88.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharnal Street was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% higher than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sharnal Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 234th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenn Ridge Sharnal Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-10-15 | £525,743 |
| Kingsnorth Sharnal Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2011-04-08 | £672,894 |
| Kingsnorth Sharnal Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-09-25 | £591,298 |
ME3 8QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME3 8QJ 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,409 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 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Island Way West , St Mary's Island ME4 3ST | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninsula East Primary Academy Allhallows Road , Lower Stoke ME3 9SL | 2out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,878 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 | 5,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.