Dale Street is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6QH is located in the Fort Pitt 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 Dale Street, Chatham, ME4 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6RU, ME4 6EA, ME4 6DY, ME4 6RD, ME4 6RY, ME4 6QG, ME4 6DQ, ME4 6QJ, ME4 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME4 6QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME4 6QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 48% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 33.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 53.1% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 29% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.3% | -9.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 74.1% | 68.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 70.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 70.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 15.1% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 71% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.7% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Street was 197.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 91st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-01-31 | £180,160 |
| 111 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2024-09-30 | £208,104 |
| 137 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-04-03 | £203,332 |
| Garage 92 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2023-11-08 | £8,274 |
| 138 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-18 | £189,959 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME4 6QH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 3,003 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 | 279 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 494 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 720 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 720 yd | |
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 872 yd | |
| The Fire Station Cafe | Chatham Fire Station, New Cut | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 373 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 375 yd | |
| Tap 'N' Tin Public House | Tap And Tin, 24 Railway Street | 917 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 999 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Arms, 13 Cossack Street | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 443 yd | |
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 480 yd | |
| Srish.s.indian.takeaway | 10 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 619 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 619 yd | |
| Station Grill | 2 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 405 yd | |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 873 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.