Chatham Grove is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME4 6LX is located in the Chatham Central & Brompton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chatham Grove, Chatham, ME4 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6NA, ME4 6LT, ME4 6LY, ME4 6LZ, ME4 5XH, ME4 5XP, ME4 5XS, ME4 5XQ, ME4 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 6LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 30.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 46.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.5% | 24% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.5% | 78.2% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 87.9% | 84.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 86.5% | 84% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Grove was 141.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chatham Grove has the 47th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 171st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2023-12-15 | £299,635 |
| 5 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-10-25 | £260,928 |
| 18 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-05-06 | £261,490 |
| 3 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-10 | £264,894 |
| 36 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-09-23 | £132,548 |
ME4 6LX 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 3,539 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 | 832 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Miscellaneous | 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 | 308 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 392 yd | |
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 734 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 945 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Kitchen | 263 Castle Road, Chatham | 727 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 734 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 736 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 777 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 437 yd | |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 776 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 884 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.