Dale Street is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME4 6QR 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 Dale Street, Chatham, ME4 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6EE, ME4 6LD, ME4 6HA, ME4 6EJ, ME4 6EL, ME4 6QP, ME4 6QS, ME4 6LE, ME4 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME4 6QR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.7% | 48.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 41.5% | 40.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 47% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.5% | 43.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 35.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.8% | 75.3% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 88.7% | 83% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Street was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 247th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-11 | £249,815 |
| 278 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-12-02 | £247,491 |
| 297 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-11-25 | £334,812 |
| 264 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2020-11-10 | £159,092 |
| 309 Dale Street, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-10-31 | £257,521 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 3,363 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 | 414 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Secure units | 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 | 498 yd | |
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 910 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 206 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 206 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 586 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprey Fish Bar | 92 - 94 Palmerston Road, Chatham | 573 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 581 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 586 yd | |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd | 4 Southill Road, Chatham | 691 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre | 13 Ordnance Terrace, Chatham | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 722 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 793 yd | |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 94.9% |
| 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 | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.