King George Road is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME5 0AZ is located in the Wayfield & Weeds Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about King George Road, Chatham, ME5 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0TZ, ME5 0TX, ME5 0PG, ME5 0UZ, ME5 0PF, ME5 0UA, ME5 0PQ, ME5 0NB, ME5 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 0AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME5 0AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 29.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 52.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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 | 25.4% | 18.3% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.7% | 81% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.4% | 87.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King George Road was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King George Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 189th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Court Bushes King George Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-08-09 | £366,310 |
| 4 Court Bushes King George Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-05-08 | £440,491 |
| 4 Court Bushes King George Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, a newly built property | £221,500 | 2008-05-02 | £403,793 |
| 3 Court Bushes King George Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2008-04-29 | £428,653 |
| 6 Court Bushes King George Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2008-04-04 | £438,178 |
ME5 0AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 182 yd | |
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 1,039 yd | |
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 258 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 409 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 424 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 554 yd | |
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 88 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 967 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.