Egret Close is in St Marys Island, Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 3EG 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 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Egret Close, St Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 3PA, ME4 3SA, ME4 3NU, ME4 3AW, ME4 3AT, ME4 3AN, ME4 3BL, ME4 3JS, ME4 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 3EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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% | 34.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 47.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53.3% | 53.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 3.8% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 38.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% 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% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88% | 80.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.1% 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% | 89.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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% | 88% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Egret Close was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Egret Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 410th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Egret Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-23 | £379,179 |
| 3 Egret Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-03-20 | £316,223 |
| 3 Egret Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-05-10 | £338,943 |
| 10 Egret Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-10-31 | £315,819 |
| 3 Egret Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-06-23 | £334,475 |
ME4 3EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | - not rated | 1,939 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 2,843 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 | 2,128 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 4,331 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 | 1,548 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 | 2,159 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 | 2,340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 3,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Upper Unit 8, Jetty 5 | 497 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 497 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 497 yd | |
| Pumproom | Rivet Distillery, Pump House No 5 | 531 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 437 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose, 29 High Street | 822 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, Upnor Road | 868 yd | |
| The Ship Inn ( Kitchen) | The Ship, Upnor Road | 868 yd | |
| Pier Hotel | Upnor Road, Upnor | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 437 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 497 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Arethusa Venture Centre LOWER UPNOR | grass pitches, swimming pool | 945 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.