The Street is in High Halstow, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8SH 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 The Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8SQ, ME3 8SU, ME3 8SG, ME3 8SJ, ME3 8ST, ME3 8TF, ME3 8TQ, ME3 8SF, ME3 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME3 8SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 47.7% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 52.3% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29% | 36.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 42.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 36.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 42.3% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 20.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.1% | 95.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 287th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 The Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2019-10-23 | £363,082 |
| 37 The Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2018-09-14 | £336,519 |
| 45 The Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2013-10-11 | £400,428 |
| 43 The Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2008-09-23 | £377,783 |
| 43 The Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2006-11-07 | £336,340 |
ME3 8SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 61 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 | 3,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Church Street , Cliffe ME3 7PU | 3out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 3,592 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 | 4,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heron Cafe | High Halstow War Memorial Hall, The Street | 98 yd | |
| The King's Kitchen | High Halstow War Memorial Hall, The Street | 98 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Halstow Village Hall THE STREET | grass pitches | 67 yd |
| High Halstow Primary Academy HARRISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Rayners Meadow GYPSY WAY | grass pitches | 216 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.