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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%50.3%-1.7% 51.0% -0.7%
Male48%49.7%1.7% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.7%31.1%0.4% 37.9% -6.8%
Married: Opposite sex54.8%54.1%-0.7% 44.2% 9.9%
Separated1.8%1.5%-0.3% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced9.9%9.3%-0.6% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed2.8%4.1%1.3% 6.1% -2.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%47%4.7% 48.4% -1.4%
Good health40.9%35.4%-5.5% 33.6% 1.8%
Fair health12.6%13.3%0.7% 12.7% 0.6%
Bad health3.1%3.8%0.7% 4.0% -0.2%
Very bad health1.1%0.6%-0.5% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.8%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 Levels23%14.7%-8.3% 13.4% 1.3%
Apprenticeship4.6%4.8%0.2% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%18%4.9% 16.9% 1.1%
Degree or Similar18.4%29.8%11.4% 33.8% -4.0%
Other6%4%-2.0% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.3%2.3% 1.1% 1.2%
Chinese1.1%0.6%-0.5% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian7.1%7.5%0.4% 3.1% 4.4%
Pakistani0.9%0.6%-0.3% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African3.1%3.2%0.1% 2.5% 0.7%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%1.4%0.5% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean2%3.2%1.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Mixed Other0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White81.7%76.8%-4.9% 81.4% -4.6%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other0.6%1.2%0.6% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.7%85.8%-1.9% 83.2% 2.6%
European Union1.4%2.9%1.5% 6.1% -3.2%
Africa2%2.6%0.6% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia5.7%6.6%0.9% 5.6% 1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.9%1.7%-1.2% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.7%86.1%-1.6% 83.2% 2.9%
10+ Years0.6%13%12.4% 9.8% 3.2%
5-10 Years2.3%0.9%-1.4% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years2.3%0%-2.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years7.1%0%-7.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.5% 76.7% 8.8%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.2% 1.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held9% 13.5% -4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.5% 37.2% 7.3%
Christian39.9% 46.2% -6.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim2.9% 6.5% -3.6%
Sikh5.8% 0.9% 4.9%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Randall Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME4 6JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Randall Road are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Randall Road, Chatham, ME4 6JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME4 6JW

Average Price
£146,855
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£146,855
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Randall Road

Average Price
£265,152
Semi-Detached
£390,711
Terraced
£299,427
Detached
£384,224
Flats/Maisonettes
£161,696
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Randall Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£155,0002023-02-28 £154,689
Flat 8 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£146,0002022-12-22 £145,270
Flat 7 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£151,0002022-02-02 £158,319
Flat 8 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£125,0002019-08-20 £144,959
Flat 3 Randall Court Randall Road, Chatham, Medway
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£115,0002017-11-17 £129,002
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME4 6JW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee106
Retired59
Part-Time Employee34
Self-Employed26
Looking after home or family17
Unemployed11
Student (economically inactive)9
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security21
Education18
Manufacturing15
Construction15
Administrative and support service activities14
Accommodation and food service activities12
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage10
Financial and insurance activities10
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Information and communication6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3

Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chatham Town Football ClubMaidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue268 yd
Chatham Bowling ClubPalmerston Road, Chatham626 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The HuntsmanThe Huntsman PH, The Huntsman291 yd
General At Sea1A Balfour Road, Chatham474 yd
The General At SeaThe General At Sea PH, Flat475 yd
The GeorgeThe George, 344 City Way702 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sealand Fish And Chips108 Pattens Lane, Rochester288 yd
Que & Brew SmokehouseThe Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane291 yd
Mumma Soraya'sThe George, 344 City Way699 yd
Lamprey Fish Bar92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham788 yd
Papas Fish Bar1 Beatty Road, Rochester819 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Maidstone Road Sports Ground
Bournville Avenue
grass pitches205 yd
Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed)
Letchworth Avenue
407 yd
Holcombe Grammar School
HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite414 yd
Balfour Recreation Ground
ROSEBERY ROAD
grass pitches485 yd
Greenvale Infant School
SYMONS AVENUE
grass pitches953 yd
Snodhurst Bottom
SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD
golf, grass pitches973 yd
The Victory Academy
MAGPIE HALL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,002 yd
Park Club Chatham
SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,034 yd
Delce Academy
THE TIDEWAY
grass pitches1,075 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed77.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.