Navigator Close is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 6FB is located in the Fort Horsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigator Close, Chatham, ME4 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6BU, ME4 6FX, ME4 6FU, ME4 6FH, ME4 6FG, ME4 6FW, ME4 6FT, ME4 6GA, ME4 6FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 6FB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 22.5% | 51.4% | 28.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 37.2% | -21.3% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 12% | 2.8% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 62.7% | 20.0% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 27% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 7.8% | -9.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 10.1% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 22.7% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 42.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 4.3% | -9.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 71.8% | 77.6% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 80.5% | 75.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 4.7% | -6.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 75.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navigator Close was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Navigator Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cesna House Navigator Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-22 | £249,836 |
| 3 Cesna House Navigator Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-18 | £249,498 |
| 1 Cesna House Navigator Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2021-04-15 | £248,472 |
| 4 Cesna House Navigator Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £237,500 | 2018-05-02 | £270,690 |
| 5 Cesna House Navigator Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2018-04-30 | £276,703 |
ME4 6FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 137 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 575 yd | |
| Rochester Indoor Skate Park | 1B Laker Road, Rochester | 838 yd | |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre | 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 951 yd | |
| Kidzone | Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 519 yd | |
| Holcombe Sports Club | Curtis Way, Rochester | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 532 yd | |
| Davis Kebab & Pizza House | 24 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 574 yd | |
| A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill | 25 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 575 yd | |
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab | 59 Orion Road, Rochester | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 426 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 673 yd |
| You Fit (Rochester) MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 999 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.