Brambledown is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0DP 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brambledown, Chatham, ME5 0DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0ED, ME5 0DS, ME5 0DE, ME5 0DT, ME5 0DF, ME5 0EZ, ME5 0EP, ME5 0DR, ME5 0EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 0DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 29.7% | 33.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 55.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 22.5% | 17.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 23.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 80.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.6% | 88.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brambledown was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brambledown has the 37th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 408th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Brambledown, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-03-03 | £360,880 |
| 10 Brambledown, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-07-30 | £364,355 |
| 12 Brambledown, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-02-01 | £318,393 |
| 10 Brambledown, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2010-12-14 | £368,344 |
| 10 Brambledown, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,995 | 2007-10-01 | £396,306 |
ME5 0DP 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 600 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 1,070 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Hut | 169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 564 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 570 yd | |
| Wayfield Kebab House | 181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 606 yd | |
| Wayfield Fish Bar | 183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 613 yd | |
| Bill's Kitchen | 263 Castle Road, Chatham | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 295 yd |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 1,040 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.