Heron Way is in Lower Stoke, Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME3 9SU is located in the All Saints 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 Heron Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME3 9ST, ME3 9RQ, ME3 9RA, ME3 9EH, ME3 9SX, ME3 9RH, ME3 9LG, ME3 9RD, ME3 9HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME3 9SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 49.4% | 54.5% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.5% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 9SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 35.6% | 43.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 44.6% | 12.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 18.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 21.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.1% | 92.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Way was 108.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% higher than the All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heron Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in All Saints and the 254th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Heron Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2025-10-03 | £312,500 |
| 38 Heron Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-08-08 | £270,271 |
| 28 Heron Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-31 | £316,277 |
| 46 Heron Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2023-08-23 | £207,223 |
| 40 Heron Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-12-01 | £271,728 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula East Primary Academy Allhallows Road , Lower Stoke ME3 9SL | 2out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Halstow Primary Academy Harrison Drive , High Halstow ME3 8TF | 3out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose's Tea Room | Unit A, Herberts Court | 119 yd | |
| Stoke Airfield | Burrows Lane, Middle Stoke | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | High Street, Lower Stoke | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke Chinese Takeaway | High Street, Lower Stoke | 101 yd | |
| Bombay Chilli | Unit B, Herberts Court | 119 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 | 88.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.