Chatham Grove is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6LY 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 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6LZ, ME4 5XH, ME4 6NA, ME4 6LX, ME4 5XQ, ME4 6LT, ME4 6LU, ME4 5XJ, ME4 5XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME4 6LY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% of the population 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 | 67.1% | 60.6% | -6.5% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 32.9% | 39.4% | 6.5% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 | 19.7% | 25.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 30.7% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 41.7% | 24.4% | -17.3% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 15.9% | 20.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -27.8% |
| Good health | 20.1% | 38.6% | 18.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 33.2% | 21.7% | -11.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 23% | 16.2% | -6.8% | 4.0% | 12.2% |
| Very bad health | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 6LY this area, 47.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 71.2% | 47.7% | -23.5% | 18.2% | 29.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 92.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 19.3% | 6.0% | 13.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Grove was 232.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chatham Grove has the 22nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 70th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-08-30 | £134,023 |
| 65 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-11-30 | £144,332 |
| 76 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-08-28 | £198,045 |
| 95 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-05-24 | £121,718 |
| 95 Chatham Grove, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2014-09-26 | £117,406 |
ME4 6LY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME4 6LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 3,604 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 | 946 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,700 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 | 1,922 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 Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 356 yd | |
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 801 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 1,060 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Kitchen | 263 Castle Road, Chatham | 747 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 801 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 803 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 841 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 687 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 821 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.