Sallow Close is in St Marys Island, Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 3HG 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 Sallow Close, St Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 3HS, ME4 3HQ, ME4 3PN, ME4 3HR, ME4 3HA, ME4 3HN, ME4 3HP, ME4 3AZ, ME4 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 3HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.2% | 53.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.4% | 30% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55.1% | 60.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 37.7% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.5% | 84.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 85% | 89.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 89% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sallow Close was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sallow Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sallow Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-09-24 | £531,081 |
| 16 Sallow Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2025-05-29 | £328,284 |
| 24 Sallow Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2024-08-02 | £435,919 |
| 30 Sallow Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-03-28 | £422,748 |
| 18 Sallow Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-15 | £347,175 |
ME4 3HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
ME4 3HG 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Junior School Cornwall Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Lane Infant School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 863 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 896 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 1,325 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 | 2,157 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 | 1,770 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Bistro | Rochester Building, Central Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 862 yd | |
| Starbucks | Upper Unit 8, Jetty 5 | 868 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 868 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 709 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Club | Medway Road, Gillingham | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 709 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 868 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.