Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 9HT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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%	57.1%	2.1%	51.0%	6.1%
Male	45%	42.9%	-2.1%	49.0%	-6.1%

Partnership Status

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	30.7%	30.4%	-0.3%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	45.5%	5.4%	44.2%	1.3%
Separated	5.2%	0%	-5.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.8%	9.9%	3.1%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	17.2%	14.1%	-3.1%	6.1%	8.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.6%	44.6%	4.0%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	30.6%	33.8%	3.2%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	20.1%	17.1%	-3.0%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	7.9%	4.2%	-3.7%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 11.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.3%	26.2%	-6.1%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	14.4%	-0.2%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	15.4%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.7%	2.5%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	17.9%	5.4%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	13%	11.8%	-1.2%	33.8%	-22.0%
Other	5.7%	7.7%	2.0%	2.8%	4.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.7%	93.8%	-4.9%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	99.1%	93.4%	-5.7%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.4%	5%	4.6%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	93.8%	-5.3%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Bells Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Lane was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bells Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

🔎 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 9HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Bells Lane are based on 22 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 Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME3 9HT

Average Price
£364,891

Semi-Detached
£349,487

Terraced
£289,571

Detached
£637,061

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bells Lane

Average Price
£380,628

Semi-Detached
£402,263

Terraced
£304,700

Detached
£603,306

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bells LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Bells Lane, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-07-25	£231,390
35 Bells Lane, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-03-25	£246,978
12 Bells Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-07-30	£341,787
22 Bells Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2022-11-02	£387,703
Cuppes House Bells Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£795,000	2022-06-24	£836,798

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME3 9HT

Employment

ME3 9HT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME3 9HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	566 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	2,475 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF	3out of 4	2,635 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Halstow Primary Academy Harrison Drive , High Halstow ME3 8TF	3out of 4	3,377 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS	2out of 4	3,670 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	3,151 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	3out of 4	5,068 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	5,406 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	3,669 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	821 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	3,606 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ	- not rated	4,123 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	4,607 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Rochester School Bradbury House , View Road ME3 8UJ	- not rated	4,626 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	5,208 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	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
Pink Paprika	2 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh		186 yd
Billy's Bakehouse Ltd	6 The Parade, Church Street		235 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Five Bells	The Five Bells, 1 Stoke Road	162 yd
Hoo Village Institute	Hoo Village Institute, 25 Main Road	234 yd
The Chequers Inn	The Chequers Inn, 26 Church Street	376 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McCoys	2 The Parade, Church Street	217 yd
Chicken Treat	1 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh	218 yd
Hoo Spice	10 Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh	260 yd
C&S Chinese Takeaway	C&S, 41 Knights Road	388 yd
Anatolia Kebab House	47 Knights Road, Hoo St Werburgh	401 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hoo Village Institute MAIN ROAD	grass pitches	240 yd
The Hundred Of Hoo Comprehensive School THE HUNDRED OF HOO SCHOOL THE HUNDRED OF HOO SCHOOL MAIN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	946 yd
Hundred Of Hoo Swimming Pool Main Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,017 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	28.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	11.9%

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	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.1 Mbit/s

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