Bryant Street is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 5QU 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 Bryant Street, Chatham, ME4 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5QZ, ME4 5QX, ME4 5RA, ME4 4PT, ME4 4HJ, ME4 5NX, ME4 4QA, ME4 4NR, ME4 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 5QU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 40.8% | 47.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 59.2% | 52.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 17.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 17.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.6% | 29.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 23.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5QU this area, 35.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 35.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 87.6% | 83.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 86.4% | 79.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 79.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 15.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.4% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryant Street was 260.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bryant Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 66th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Regent Court Bryant Street, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-06-30 | £59,872 |
| 100 Regent Court Bryant Street, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-06-30 | £90,691 |
| 94 Regent Court Bryant Street, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,995 | 2003-08-01 | £100,125 |
ME4 5QU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glencoe Junior School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School City Way , ME1 2FA | - not rated | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 928 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch High School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 5,421 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 834 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 | 981 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 167 yd | |
| Confucious | 342 High Street, Chatham | 167 yd | |
| Zamnig Limited | 13A Church Street, Chatham | 175 yd | |
| Taze | 1A Church Street, Chatham | 191 yd | |
| DOBBY'S FOOD | 336 High Street, Chatham | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 275 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 371 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales / 88th Street / Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Prince Of Wales Hotel | 673 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 674 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Revelation | 330 High Street, Chatham | 192 yd | |
| Dumdaar | 7 Church Street, Chatham | 196 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 227 yd | |
| Chatham Kebab House | 348 High Street, Chatham | 239 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 276 High Street, Chatham | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 273 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 682 yd | |
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 891 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 917 yd | |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 925 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 | 18.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.