Pattens Lane is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6JP is located in the Fort Pitt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pattens Lane, Chatham, ME4 6JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6JQ, ME4 6JR, ME4 6JA, ME1 2SB, ME4 6HS, ME4 6NS, ME1 2RH, ME1 2RJ, ME1 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 6JP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 50.1% | 47.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 36.8% | 35.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 46.4% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 46.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.3% | 23.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 78% | 67% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 82.5% | 78.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 78.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.1% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pattens Lane was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pattens Lane has the 56th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 259th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Pattens Lane, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-02-16 | £814,320 |
| 130 Pattens Lane, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-03-23 | £366,819 |
| 114 Pattens Lane, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2020-01-10 | £38,465 |
| 134 Pattens Lane, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-01-18 | £456,402 |
| 138 Pattens Lane, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2010-02-05 | £800,116 |
ME4 6JP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6JP 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | - not rated | 923 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | - not rated | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Boys Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | - not rated | 177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatham South School Letchworth Avenue , ME4 6NT | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Luton High School for Boys Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5XL | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Medway Community College Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,881 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 | 1,100 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assessment and Tuition Service Churchill Avenue , Silverbank Park ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 417 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 218 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 756 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 846 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 218 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 224 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 568 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 209 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 676 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL 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 | 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 | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.