Westerly Way is in St Marys Island, Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 3AA is located in the St Mary's Island electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westerly Way, St Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 3AL, ME4 3AJ, ME4 3AQ, ME4 3AF, ME4 3AN, ME4 3AW, ME4 3SQ, ME4 3SG, ME4 3SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 27.9% | 33% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 53.3% | 60% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.7% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 9.5% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 47.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88% | 81.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 90.3% | 79.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 80% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westerly Way was 129.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westerly Way has the 53rd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 199th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Westerly Way, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-21 | £528,421 |
| 44 Westerly Way, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-11-22 | £722,416 |
| 11 Westerly Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-27 | £515,925 |
| 44 Westerly Way, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-06-30 | £789,531 |
| 46 Westerly Way, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-04-28 | £754,797 |
ME4 3AA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Island Way West , St Mary's Island ME4 3ST | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 1,814 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 3,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coelhos | Builiding 72, Ordnance Yard | 516 yd | |
| Pumproom | Rivet Distillery, Pump House No 5 | 656 yd | |
| Starbucks | Upper Unit 8, Jetty 5 | 720 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 720 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, Upnor Road | 540 yd | |
| The Ship Inn ( Kitchen) | The Ship, Upnor Road | 540 yd | |
| Pier Hotel | Upnor Road, Upnor | 577 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose, 29 High Street | 679 yd | |
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 717 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 720 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Arethusa Venture Centre LOWER UPNOR | grass pitches, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Frindsbury Cricket Club FROG ISLAND FROG ISLAND UPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.