Barrier Road is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 4SD is located in the Chatham Central & Brompton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrier Road, Chatham, ME4 4SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 4SG, ME4 4LA, ME4 4JA, ME7 5BF, ME7 5BJ, ME4 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 4SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 44.1% | 49.8% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 55.9% | 50.2% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 63.2% | 44.6% | -18.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 39.4% | 16.9% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.2% | 49.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around ME4 4SD this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 43.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 15.3% | 1.5% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 13.5% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77% | 55.6% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 65.3% | 58.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 58.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 24.1% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrier Road was 1207.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 376.9% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrier Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 5th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 480.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 The Eye Barrier Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-10-28 | £135,000 |
| Flat 63 The Eye Barrier Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-10-02 | £240,000 |
| Flat 39 The Eye Barrier Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-06-06 | £239,968 |
| Flat 65 The Eye Barrier Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-26 | £193,996 |
| Flat 24 The Eye Barrier Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-14 | £218,867 |
ME4 4SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 161 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 2,247 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,685 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 | 4,715 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 | 1,096 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,508 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 | 1,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Theatre Cafeteria | The Brook Theatre, Old Town Hall | 91 yd | |
| Waterfront Canteen | Chatham Waterfront Bus Station, Riverside | 158 yd | |
| Fort Amherst Cafe | Fort Amherst Cafe Ltd, Fort Amherst | 199 yd | |
| Jesse`s Cafe | 119 Pentagon Shopping Centre, Military Road | 253 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 56, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales / 88th Street / Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Prince Of Wales Hotel | 409 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 523 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 560 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 628 yd | |
| Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 15 Garden Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Command House / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken /Locked And Loaded | The Command House, Dock Road | 280 yd | |
| Hungry House | 165 High Street, Chatham | 359 yd | |
| Noodlestop | 183 High Street, Chatham | 373 yd | |
| Chocafellas And Fran.go | 206 - 206A High Street, Chatham | 470 yd | |
| Cafenetics | 92 High Street, Chatham | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 258 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 629 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 764 yd | |
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 yd |
| Roffen Sports Club (Closed) NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.