Haven Way is in St Marys Island, Chatham and in Gillingham district. ME4 3LB 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haven Way, St Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 3BE, ME4 3LD, ME4 3BD, ME4 3LA, ME4 3SB, ME4 3BB, ME4 3AZ, ME4 3LE, ME4 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 3LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME4 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 25.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 53.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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% | 55.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.5% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 41.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 81% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.8% 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% | 82.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 83.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Way was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Haven Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 82nd 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Haven Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-09-19 | £440,000 |
| 7 Haven Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £419,995 | 2022-04-26 | £446,775 |
| 9 Haven Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-12-10 | £488,427 |
| 13 Haven Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-26 | £473,846 |
| 6 Haven Way, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-01-06 | £446,055 |
ME4 3LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 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 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,180 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 1,393 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 | 2,160 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 | 1,498 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,080 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 | 3,291 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 3,462 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 | 600 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 600 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 600 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 634 yd | |
| The Panini Brothers | The Panini Brothers Ltd, Unit 60-61 | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 457 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 600 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 944 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.