Neville Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6QL is located in the Fort Pitt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Neville Road, Chatham, ME4 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6ED, ME4 6EH, ME4 6EG, ME4 6QJ, ME4 6RX, ME4 6EE, ME4 6QN, ME4 6EJ, ME4 6QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 6QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 49.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 35.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 45.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 44.5% | 47.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 17.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 31% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.5% | 74.2% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 89.3% | 75.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 75.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neville Road was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neville Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 157th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Neville Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-29 | £244,577 |
| 2 Neville Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-25 | £285,251 |
| 7 Neville Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-01-17 | £277,743 |
| 8 Neville Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-11-02 | £260,798 |
| 6 Neville Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-22 | £244,584 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 840 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 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 3,215 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 | 297 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 1,984 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 | 636 yd | |
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 746 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 972 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chatham Railway Station, Railway Street | 972 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 205 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 206 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 750 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 491 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 564 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 745 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 750 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar And Grill | Ground Floor, 33 Skinner Street | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 637 yd | |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 878 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.