Settington Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0AG is located in the Luton 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 Settington Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7NR, ME5 7NW, ME5 0AH, ME5 0AR, ME5 0BA, ME5 7NN, ME5 7NJ, ME5 0AA, ME5 7NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 0AG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 26.7% | 27.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.7% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 30.3% | 22.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 85.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93.5% | 87.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Settington Avenue was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Settington Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 186th 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 -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Settington Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-09 | £202,022 |
| 56 Settington Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-25 | £273,443 |
| 34 Settington Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-06-28 | £171,309 |
| 79 Settington Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-15 | £294,332 |
| 55 Settington Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-21 | £226,466 |
ME5 0AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME5 0AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Sandwich Obsession | 49 Luton High Street, Luton | 300 yd | |
| The Wagon At Hale | The Wagon At Hale, 179 Capstone Road | 841 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 192 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 898 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 1,023 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | 35 Luton High Street, Luton | 361 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | Oriental Delight, 23-25 Luton High Street | 403 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 290 Luton Road, Luton | 734 yd | |
| Famous Fried Chicken | 268 Luton Road, Luton | 798 yd | |
| Open Rice | 291 Luton Road, Luton | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 829 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 1,081 yd | |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.