Aldershot Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0HX 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aldershot Road, Chatham, ME5 0HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0HU, ME5 0HG, ME5 0HW, ME5 0HQ, ME5 0HS, ME5 0HP, ME5 0HL, ME5 0JX, ME5 0HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 0HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 50.2% | 55.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME5 0HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 44% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 36.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.9% | 48% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 25.5% | 19.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 16.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 24.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 92.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 93.1% | 89% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldershot Road was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aldershot Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 354th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aldershot Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-01-17 | £151,718 |
| 12 Aldershot Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,900 | 2023-03-08 | £254,204 |
| 10 Aldershot Road, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-26 | £316,260 |
| 2 Aldershot Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2021-08-13 | £371,899 |
| 18 Aldershot Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-02-26 | £209,011 |
ME5 0HX 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community 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 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,290 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 | 565 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 188 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 644 yd | |
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 902 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Fish Bar | 183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 180 yd | |
| Wayfield Kebab House | 181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 185 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 205 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 208 yd | |
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 489 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 844 yd |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 876 yd | |
| The Victory Academy MAGPIE HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.