Hartington Street is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 5PH 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 Hartington Street, Chatham, ME4 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5PQ, ME4 5PG, ME4 5PJ, ME4 5PL, ME4 5PN, ME4 5NX, ME4 5RA, ME4 5PD, ME4 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 5PH 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 5PH, 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 Hartington Street 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.
Hartington Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hartington Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-05 | £201,615 |
| 18 Hartington Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-09-12 | £193,726 |
| 34 Hartington Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-21 | £204,294 |
| 4 Hartington Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-04 | £220,684 |
| 7 Hartington Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-07 | £200,745 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME4 5PH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 499 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 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 2,329 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 | 669 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 | 1,084 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverspoon Kitchen | 310A High Street, Chatham | 347 yd | |
| Confucious | 342 High Street, Chatham | 348 yd | |
| Siskos | 356-358 High Street, Chatham | 362 yd | |
| DOBBY'S FOOD | 336 High Street, Chatham | 364 yd | |
| Dobby's Food | 336 High Street, Chatham | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 480 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 576 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 806 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 833 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales / 88th Street / Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Prince Of Wales Hotel | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 235 yd | |
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 1 Mills Terrace, Chatham | 349 yd | |
| Taste Revelation | 330 High Street, Chatham | 359 yd | |
| Chatham Kebab House | 348 High Street, Chatham | 363 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 479 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 509 yd | |
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 797 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 944 yd | |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.