Ingle Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 5SD 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 Ingle Road, Chatham, ME4 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5SE, ME4 5RZ, ME4 6DP, ME4 5RX, ME4 5RY, ME4 5SA, ME4 6DQ, ME4 5SB, ME4 5SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 36.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 42.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 31.6% | 48.8% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 34.5% | -10.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 24.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 29.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.6% | 73.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 83.1% | 79.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 80.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ingle Road was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ingle Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 279th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ingle Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2026-03-12 | £192,500 |
| 41 Ingle Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2026-01-08 | £259,739 |
| 89 Ingle Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-10-31 | £250,257 |
| 7 Ingle Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-14 | £246,624 |
| 9 Ingle Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-05-07 | £249,585 |
ME4 5SD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ME4 5SD 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glencoe Junior School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | - not rated | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Chatham 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch High School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fort Luton High School for Boys Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5XL | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Medway Community College Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,706 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 | 173 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,448 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 | 1,516 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College 254 St Margaret's Banks , ME1 1HY | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 590 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 767 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 767 yd | |
| Zamnig Limited | 13A Church Street, Chatham | 814 yd | |
| Taze | 1A Church Street, Chatham | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 582 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 583 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 900 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 915 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 177 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 214 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 466 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 70 New Road, Chatham | 646 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 705 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 898 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 595 yd | |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.