Maidstone Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6DP is located in the Fort Pitt 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 Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6DQ, ME4 5SE, ME4 5SD, ME4 6EA, ME4 6DX, ME4 5RZ, ME4 6QF, ME4 6DY, ME4 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 6DP 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 Maidstone Road was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maidstone Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 252nd 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 been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2024-05-29 | £670,184 |
| St John Fisher Catholic School 79 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,792,303 |
| 37 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-11-27 | £596,574 |
| 43 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2019-12-20 | £669,366 |
| 63 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2019-09-13 | £954,750 |
ME4 6DP 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 6DP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 384 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 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 759 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 Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,533 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 | 2,896 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 | 126 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 546 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 743 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 743 yd | |
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 836 yd | |
| Zamnig Limited | 13A Church Street, Chatham | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 504 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 506 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 908 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 947 yd | |
| The Jolly Caulkers Pub | The Jolly Caulkers, 3 Batchelor Street | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 259 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 295 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 523 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 647 yd | |
| Srish.s.indian.takeaway | 10 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 678 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 525 yd | |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.