Chatham Quays is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 4ZF 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 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chatham Quays, Chatham, ME4 4ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 4ZF, ME4 4ZH, ME4 4ZL, ME4 4ZN, ME4 4ZS, ME4 4LP, ME4 3ER, ME4 3ED, ME4 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 4ZF is primarily male, with 59.9% 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 | 42.9% | 40.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 57.1% | 59.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 4ZF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 85.8% | 57.9% | -27.9% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 12.3% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 58.2% | 61.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.1% | 15.4% | -28.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 55.1% | 31.7% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 53% | 66% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 61.8% 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% | 61.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 61.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Quays was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chatham Quays has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 45th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 82 Marina Point West Chatham Quays, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-18 | £232,131 |
| Apartment 104 Marina Point West Chatham Quays, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-30 | £228,308 |
| Apartment 100 Marina Point West Chatham Quays, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-27 | £228,308 |
| Apartment 74 Marina Point West Chatham Quays, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-21 | £202,955 |
| Apartment 100 Marina Point West Chatham Quays, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2023-08-15 | £198,275 |
ME4 4ZF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
ME4 4ZF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wainscott Primary School Wainscott Road , Wainscott ME2 4JX | 1out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chattenden Primary School Chattenden Lane , Chattenden ME3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,388 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,781 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 | 1,374 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 | 2,594 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 | 1,064 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 68 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings | Unit 7, Jetty 5 | 68 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | Unit 5, Jetty 5 | 68 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 62, Dockside Outlet Centre | 199 yd | |
| Pumproom | Rivet Distillery, Pump House No 5 | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship \& Trades | Ship And Trades PH, The Ship And Trades Hotel | 145 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose, 29 High Street | 758 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 2 High Street | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | Unit 2, Jetty 5 | 68 yd | |
| Ship And Trades Fish Bar | Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime | 145 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Chatham Dockside THE WHARF THE WHARF DOCK HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| St Marys Island Ce Primary School ISLAND WAY WEST | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 875 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.