Willowbank Drive is in High Halstow, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8TN 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 Willowbank Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 8TL, ME3 8TB, ME3 8TG, ME3 8TD, ME3 8AF, ME3 8TW, ME3 8BA, ME3 8TE, ME3 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 8TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8TN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 23.1% | 28.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 62.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54.9% | 52.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around ME3 8TN this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 23.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 34.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbank Drive was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willowbank Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Willowbank Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-04-27 | £340,961 |
| 3 Willowbank Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-06-22 | £388,716 |
| 3 Willowbank Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-07-06 | £361,811 |
| 5 Willowbank Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2000-09-15 | £441,740 |
| 1 Willowbank Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,500 | 1998-12-18 | £552,200 |
ME3 8TN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8TN 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 364 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 | 3,835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 5,049 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 | 3,893 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 | 5,057 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 | 419 yd | |
| The King's Kitchen | High Halstow War Memorial Hall, The Street | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Halstow Village Hall THE STREET | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| High Halstow Primary Academy HARRISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Rayners Meadow GYPSY WAY | grass pitches | 498 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.