Haig Avenue is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 5UG 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 Haig Avenue, Chatham, ME4 5UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 5TL, ME4 5UB, ME4 5TS, ME4 5UF, ME4 4XE, ME4 5TW, ME4 5TJ, ME4 5TH, ME4 4XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 5UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 39% | 34.9% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 40.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 5UG this area, 31.3% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 31.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.4% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 13.4% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.1% | 75.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 86.7% | 76.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.2% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 0.7% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haig Avenue was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haig Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 168th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Haig Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,995 | 2001-08-17 | £253,195 |
| 53 Haig Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,995 | 2000-06-16 | £218,903 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,085 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 | 559 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 | 1,492 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 2,080 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 | 586 yd | |
| Magpie Cafe | Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre | 798 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 907 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 907 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 993 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Kitchen | 263 Castle Road, Chatham | 394 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 410 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 621 yd | |
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 1 Mills Terrace, Chatham | 848 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 836 yd | |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 867 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 1,020 yd | |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.