Kingswood Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6EH 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 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6EG, ME4 6ED, ME4 6QL, ME4 6EJ, ME4 6EE, ME4 6QP, ME4 6EL, ME4 6DX, ME4 6QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 6EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 38.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 39.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 20.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.4% | 77.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 63.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 63.2% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 23.6% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 63.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 14.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Avenue was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingswood Avenue has the 52nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 196th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-05-03 | £445,808 |
| 2 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-03 | £422,930 |
| 1 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-25 | £339,676 |
| 7 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-02-03 | £282,553 |
| 3 Kingswood Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2020-01-08 | £396,591 |
ME4 6EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME4 6EH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 681 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,352 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 | 3,190 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 | 240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,558 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 | 1,911 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 576 yd | |
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 785 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 1,002 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 1,005 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 292 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 292 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 749 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 412 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 517 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 744 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 749 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 698 yd | |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 834 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 141.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.