Brimmer Way is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 6FF is located in the Fort Horsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brimmer Way, Chatham, ME4 6FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6FP, ME4 6FQ, ME4 6FS, ME4 6FR, ME4 6BF, ME1 2XY, ME4 6BQ, ME4 6FN, ME4 6FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 6FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME4 6FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 31.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 55.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 2.5% | -9.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) 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% | 19.3% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 7.7% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| 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.
In the area around ME4 6FF this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 8.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 51.4% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 71.8% | 59.5% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 80.5% | 68.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 68.5% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.1% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimmer Way was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brimmer Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 140th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brimmer Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2016-09-30 | £442,369 |
| 6 Brimmer Way, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2016-09-30 | £303,724 |
| 1 Brimmer Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2016-09-30 | £442,369 |
| 5 Brimmer Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2016-09-30 | £442,369 |
| 4 Brimmer Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2016-09-30 | £442,369 |
ME4 6FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| 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 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,620 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 | 5,002 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 | 1,120 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,062 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 | 373 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 804 yd | |
| Rochester Indoor Skate Park | 1B Laker Road, Rochester | 1,017 yd | |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre | 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 1,035 yd | |
| Kidzone | Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Sports Club | Curtis Way, Rochester | 681 yd | |
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 697 yd | |
| The Gurkha's Way | 57 Orion Road, Rochester | 730 yd | |
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab | 59 Orion Road, Rochester | 731 yd | |
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 759 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 663 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 829 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.