Keyes Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 5TH 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 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, ME4 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5TG, ME4 5TL, ME4 5TF, ME4 6NE, ME4 6NB, ME4 5UG, ME4 5TJ, ME4 5TW, ME4 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 5TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 54.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 5TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 45.7% | 55.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 27.2% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 48.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 26.6% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 16.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 8.3% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 79.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.5% | 89.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyes Avenue was 128.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keyes Avenue has the 54th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 206th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-05-06 | £291,957 |
| 6 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-06-05 | £204,378 |
| 14 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-01-20 | £257,646 |
| 20 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2015-01-09 | £221,077 |
| 36 Keyes Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-08-31 | £212,769 |
ME4 5TH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 3,076 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 | 431 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 | 1,551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 544 yd | |
| Magpie Cafe | Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre | 838 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 862 yd | |
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 780 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 780 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 950 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 305 yd | |
| Bill's Kitchen | 263 Castle Road, Chatham | 509 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 526 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 803 yd | |
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 1 Mills Terrace, Chatham | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 815 yd | |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 992 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 1,076 yd | |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 1,089 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.