Partridge Drive is in St Marys Island, Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 3PA 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 Partridge Drive, St Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 3EG, ME4 3NU, ME4 3JS, ME4 3SA, ME4 3EB, ME4 3AN, ME4 3AW, ME4 3AT, ME4 3NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 3PA 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 Partridge Drive was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Partridge Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 300th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 Partridge Drive, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-10-11 | £487,435 |
| 7 Partridge Drive, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2018-12-17 | £394,873 |
| 9 Partridge Drive, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-04-04 | £404,126 |
| 5 Partridge Drive, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £383,250 | 2017-11-27 | £478,943 |
| 8 Partridge Drive, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2017-02-03 | £312,326 |
ME4 3PA 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 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre Pottery Road , Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,475 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 1,626 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 | 2,131 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 | 1,521 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 3,435 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 | 530 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 530 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 530 yd | |
| Pumproom | Rivet Distillery, Pump House No 5 | 573 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 460 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose, 29 High Street | 861 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, Upnor Road | 879 yd | |
| The Ship Inn ( Kitchen) | The Ship, Upnor Road | 879 yd | |
| Pier Hotel | Upnor Road, Upnor | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 460 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 530 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Arethusa Venture Centre LOWER UPNOR | grass pitches, swimming pool | 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 | 215.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.