Ironside Close, Chatham, ME5 0EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.5%	52.4%	-2.1%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	45.5%	47.6%	2.1%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

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	30.5%	39.6%	9.1%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	42.1%	-0.8%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	3%	1.2%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	13.3%	10.7%	-2.6%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	9.4%	5.8%	-3.6%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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	38.5%	52%	13.5%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	35.2%	30.5%	-4.7%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	16.6%	12%	-4.6%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	8.3%	4.2%	-4.1%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.6%	22.9%	-9.7%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.3%	8.6%	-13.7%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	21.1%	6.9%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	16.5%	9.2%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	24.5%	12.9%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	6.9%	2.8%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	14.1%	13.1%	2.5%	11.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.0%	0.3%
Other Black	3.3%	2.1%	-1.2%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	0.8%	0.9%
White	85.7%	76.2%	-9.5%	81.4%	-5.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.4% 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	92.7%	87.4%	-5.3%	83.2%	4.2%
European Union	1%	2.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2%	7.3%	5.3%	2.7%	4.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	87.6%	-4.8%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	8%	7.3%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.4%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.4%	37.2%	10.2%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Ironside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ironside Close was 649.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.1% higher than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ironside Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 14th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ME5 0EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ironside Close are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ironside Close, Chatham, ME5 0EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME5 0EL

Average Price
£294,086

Semi-Detached
£238,305

Terraced
£304,228

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ironside Close

Average Price
£303,892

Semi-Detached
£243,189

Terraced
£309,963

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ironside CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Ironside Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-07-25	£276,390
33 Ironside Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-06-06	£285,456
27 Ironside Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£251,500	2024-12-20	£261,771
32 Ironside Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-05-22	£303,843
34 Ironside Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-02-19	£294,876

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME5 0EL

Employment

ME5 0EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Part-Time Employee	52
Retired	39
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	21
Student (economically inactive)	20
Other	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	- not rated	299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wayfield Community Primary School and Nursery Unit Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	- not rated	299 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wayfield Infant School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	- not rated	299 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	- not rated	299 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR	3out of 4	707 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fort Luton High School for Boys Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5XL	- not rated	567 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Medway Community College Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	- not rated	672 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chatham South School Letchworth Avenue , ME4 6NT	- not rated	765 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	3out of 4	780 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch High School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	- not rated	780 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP	- not rated	2,639 yd	Academy secure 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	3,827 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB	4out of 4	898 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB	- not rated	898 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Assessment and Tuition Service Churchill Avenue , Silverbank Park ME5 0LB	- not rated	898 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	- not rated	1,243 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	1,243 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mels Place	179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	405 yd
Chatham Bowling Club	Palmerston Road, Chatham	566 yd
Chatham Town Football Club	Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue	863 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Hut	169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	379 yd
Happy Garden	171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	384 yd
Wayfield Kebab House	181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	410 yd
Wayfield Fish Bar	183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	413 yd
Bill's Kitchen	263 Castle Road, Chatham	981 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wayfield Local	161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield		361 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield	grass pitches	451 yd
Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road	golf	472 yd
The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	586 yd
Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD	golf, grass pitches	592 yd
Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	736 yd
Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	781 yd
Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue		798 yd
Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue	grass pitches	985 yd
Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE	grass pitches	997 yd
Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	168.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME5 0EL