Robson Drive is in Hoo, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME3 9EA 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 Robson Drive, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 9DZ, ME3 9EG, ME3 9BY, ME3 9BX, ME3 9DX, ME3 9DY, ME3 9DA, ME3 9DT, ME3 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 9EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 55.8% | 52.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 21.7% | 28.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 40.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around ME3 9EA this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 31.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.5% | 96.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 94.9% | 96.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robson Drive was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Robson Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 372nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Robson Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-10-10 | £333,003 |
| 8 Robson Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-09-27 | £406,352 |
| 28 Robson Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2023-12-15 | £299,400 |
| 32 Robson Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-11-03 | £311,076 |
| 18 Robson Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-28 | £375,376 |
ME3 9EA 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,338 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 | 2,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 3,284 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 4,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Paprika | 2 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh | 642 yd | |
| Billy's Bakehouse Ltd | 6 The Parade, Church Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo Village Institute | Hoo Village Institute, 25 Main Road | 641 yd | |
| Five Bells | The Five Bells, 1 Stoke Road | 690 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | The Chequers Inn, 26 Church Street | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Kebab House | 47 Knights Road, Hoo St Werburgh | 167 yd | |
| C&S Chinese Takeaway | C&S, 41 Knights Road | 174 yd | |
| Hoo Spice | 10 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh | 579 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 1 Fourwents Road, Hoo St Werburgh | 628 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 1 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hundred Of Hoo Comprehensive School THE HUNDRED OF HOO SCHOOL THE HUNDRED OF HOO SCHOOL MAIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Hoo Village Institute MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Hundred Of Hoo Swimming Pool Main Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| The Peninsular Club (Closed) Bells Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 732 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 | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.