Starboard Crescent is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 4GA 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 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Starboard Crescent, Chatham, ME4 4GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 4GA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 42.9% | 47.6% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 57.1% | 52.4% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME4 4GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85.8% | 76.2% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 17.5% | 11.2% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 57.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| 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.
In the area around ME4 4GA this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.1% | 41.3% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 24.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 38.5% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 9% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 53% | 49.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 59.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 59.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 59.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 21.4% | 13.0% | 1.9% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Starboard Crescent was 443.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Starboard Crescent has the 14th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 29th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £385,000 | 2024-06-27 | £417,430 |
| 25 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2024-05-24 | £436,997 |
| 23 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £394,250 | 2023-12-15 | £412,320 |
| 37 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £460,000 | 2023-05-03 | £487,834 |
| 35 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £455,000 | 2023-05-03 | £482,532 |
ME4 4GA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ME4 4GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 33 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 941 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,353 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 | 951 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 | 2,688 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 | 1,009 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 2,759 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 | 2,793 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 2,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 336 yd | |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group | Royal Bank Of Scotland Service Centre, Walter Burke Way | 336 yd | |
| The Panini Brothers | The Panini Brothers Ltd, Unit 60-61 | 352 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 52-55, Dockside Outlet Centre | 352 yd | |
| Food Shed | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 318 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Club | Medway Road, Gillingham | 929 yd | |
| Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club | Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 318 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 352 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,028 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.