Brisbane Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 5PE is located in the Chatham Central & Brompton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brisbane Road, Chatham, ME4 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5PD, ME4 5QL, ME4 5PR, ME4 5PL, ME4 5PP, ME4 5NS, ME4 5PT, ME4 5PG, ME4 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 5PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 53.5% | 56.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 25.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 53.2% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 30.8% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 18.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.7% | 69.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
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 | 79% | 75.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 75% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 12.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brisbane Road was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brisbane Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 393rd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Brisbane Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-03-10 | £213,230 |
| 5 Brisbane Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-19 | £219,354 |
| 17 Brisbane Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-11-27 | £230,734 |
| 12 Brisbane Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-06-14 | £192,701 |
| 8 Brisbane Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-02-28 | £212,177 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME4 5PE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 665 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 | 1,030 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Cafe | Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre | 345 yd | |
| Siskos | 356-358 High Street, Chatham | 461 yd | |
| Silverspoon Kitchen | 310A High Street, Chatham | 482 yd | |
| Confucious | 342 High Street, Chatham | 482 yd | |
| DOBBY'S FOOD | 336 High Street, Chatham | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 630 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 688 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 732 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 991 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales / 88th Street / Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Prince Of Wales Hotel | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 1 Mills Terrace, Chatham | 271 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 373 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 424 yd | |
| Luton Fried Chicken | 44A Luton Road, Luton | 438 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 40 Luton Road, Luton | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 618 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 629 yd | |
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 672 yd | |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 1,044 yd | |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.