Randall Road is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 6JW is located in the Fort Pitt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Randall Road, Chatham, ME4 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6ET, ME4 6JY, ME4 6EW, ME4 6EN, ME4 6JT, ME4 6ER, ME4 6ES, ME4 6JU, ME4 6LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 6JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 30.7% | 31.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 54.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 47% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 35.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 19.8% | 16.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 14.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 29.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 76.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 87.7% | 85.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 86.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Randall Road was 735.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.6% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Randall Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 10th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-02-28 | £154,689 |
| Flat 8 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-12-22 | £145,270 |
| Flat 7 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-02-02 | £158,319 |
| Flat 8 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-08-20 | £144,959 |
| Flat 3 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-11-17 | £129,002 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 934 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,246 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 | 3,640 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 | 688 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 268 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 291 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 474 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 475 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 288 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 291 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 699 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 788 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 973 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.