Main Gate Road is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 4TZ 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 4LJ, ME4 4TP, ME4 4LF, ME4 4QW, ME4 4JS, ME4 4QX, ME4 4BH, ME4 4TQ, ME4 4TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 4TZ is primarily male, with 70.2% of the population 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 | 52.6% | 29.8% | -22.8% | 51.0% | -21.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 70.2% | 22.8% | 49.0% | 21.2% |
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 4TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 50% | 69.9% | 19.9% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 20.6% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 6.8% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 46.5% | 63.8% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 25.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4TZ this area, 9.8% 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 | 23.4% | 9.8% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 21.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 24.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 71.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 83.4% | 75.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 75.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Gate Road was 277.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Gate Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 52nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada Hotel Main Gate Road, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £5,012,750 | 2015-10-13 | £7,054,719 |
ME4 4TZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 469 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Other | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Island Way West , St Mary's Island ME4 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 1,691 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 1,291 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 | 3,650 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 | 168 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 2,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wagon Stop Canteen | Wagon Stop, Railway Workshop | 71 yd | |
| Commissioners House | Former Lassiette Blanche, Main Gate Road | 127 yd | |
| Tracie's Cafe | Brompton Cafe, 5 High Street | 488 yd | |
| The Mess Deck Restaurant | Mess Deck, Street Record | 498 yd | |
| Officers Mess Compass Group Ess | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 15 Garden Street | 573 yd | |
| Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club | Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C | 989 yd | |
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Fsh Bar And Kebab | 20 High Street, Brompton | 432 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 879 yd | |
| Als & Sals LTD | Unit 12A, Centre Court | 927 yd | |
| The Wholemeal Sandwich Company | Unit 11A, Centre Court | 933 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 994 yd |
| Hollands Strength & Conditioning (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Trident Close | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.