View Road is in Cliffe Woods, Rochester and in Medway district. ME3 8UJ is located in the Strood Rural 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 View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 7TB, ME3 7TP, ME3 8UQ, ME3 8UH, ME3 7TR, ME3 8TX, ME3 8UG, ME3 8TT, ME3 7TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME3 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 30.2% | 28.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 59.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 58.3% | 54.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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 | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 7.4% | -17.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 28.6% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 23.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 90.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around View Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
View Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 110th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradbury Centre View Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-01-14 | £648,320 |
ME3 8UJ 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Primary School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | 4out of 4 | 164 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 | 2,709 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Primary School School Lane , Higham ME3 7JL | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,993 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 | 135 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 | 4,537 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Social Club | Cliffe Woods Community Centre, Parkside | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Express | 15 Parkside, Cliffe Woods | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Primary School VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 6 yd |
| Cliffe Woods Recreation Ground Wentworth Drive | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Cliffe Woods Community Centre 7-9 7-9 TENNYSON AVENUE | 671 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.