Street Farm Cottages, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 9BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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	47.3%	55.7%	8.4%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	52.7%	44.3%	-8.4%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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 9BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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	31.6%	47.6%	16.0%	37.9%	9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	38.5%	-16.8%	44.2%	-5.7%
Married: Same sex	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	6.9%	8.4%	1.5%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	6.1%	-3.6%

Health

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 (88.4%) 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	47.8%	53.3%	5.5%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	39.8%	35.1%	-4.7%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	9.5%	8.7%	-0.8%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.1%	13.8%	-3.3%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	10.2%	-10.8%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	20.7%	1.3%	13.4%	7.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.6%	2.3%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	21.8%	9.4%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	23.3%	3.5%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	5.1%	2.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	3.5%	1.1%	-2.4%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	1.5%	4.5%	3.0%	2.5%	2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	1.3%	1.1%	1.0%	0.3%
Other Black	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.3%	86%	-6.3%	81.4%	4.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	94%	90%	-4.0%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	1.6%	5.3%	3.7%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	3.4%	2.5%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	90.5%	-2.9%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	1.3%	6.3%	5.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.5%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.3%	37.2%	13.1%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Street Farm Cottages dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Street Farm Cottages was 176.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.5% higher than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Street Farm Cottages has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 117th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 186.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME3 9BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Street Farm Cottages are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochester Upon Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Street Farm Cottages, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME3 9BH

Average Price
£414,862

Semi-Detached
£315,005

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£764,362

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Street Farm Cottages

Average Price
£312,203

Semi-Detached
£312,203

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Street Farm Cottages

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Street Farm Cottages, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2022-11-23	£292,036
2 Street Farm Cottages, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£322,000	2021-09-29	£368,210
1 Street Farm Cottages, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2016-11-25	£433,576
5 Street Farm Cottages, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£193,000	2014-04-28	£359,503
1 Street Farm Cottages, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2010-10-01	£504,057

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME3 9BH

Employment

ME3 9BH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	138
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	19
Retired	16
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	50
Construction	41
Transport and storage	30
Education	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Administrative and support service activities	19
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Other	18
Manufacturing	17
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Real estate activities	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	3,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Halstow Primary Academy Harrison Drive , High Halstow ME3 8TF	3out of 4	3,073 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF	3out of 4	3,129 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS	2out of 4	4,103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ	1out of 4	3,607 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	4,142 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,309 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	3out of 4	3,973 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ	- not rated	4,647 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ	- not rated	4,945 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	4,947 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Billy's Bakehouse Ltd	6 The Parade, Church Street		627 yd
Pink Paprika	2 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh		692 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Five Bells	The Five Bells, 1 Stoke Road	605 yd
Hoo Village Institute	Hoo Village Institute, 25 Main Road	749 yd
The Chequers Inn	The Chequers Inn, 26 Church Street	789 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McCoys	2 The Parade, Church Street	626 yd
Chicken Treat	1 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh	670 yd
Hoo Spice	10 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh	797 yd
C&S Chinese Takeaway	C&S, 41 Knights Road	805 yd
Anatolia Kebab House	47 Knights Road, Hoo St Werburgh	823 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sturdee Sports And Social Club (Closed)	grass pitches	738 yd
Hoo Village Institute MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	755 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	8.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	306.18 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	306.18 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.95 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.