Churchill Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0JS 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 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0JW, ME5 0LA, ME5 0JN, ME5 0LB, ME5 0JR, ME5 0JF, ME5 0JL, ME5 0JE, ME5 0JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 0JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 0JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 37.6% | 42.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.4% | 46.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 21.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91% | 86.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 92% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchill Avenue was 243.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchill Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 71st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-02 | £333,417 |
| 238 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-04-29 | £299,400 |
| 270 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,132 | 2024-02-14 | £202,743 |
| 226 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-02-06 | £383,228 |
| 240 Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-29 | £308,978 |
ME5 0JS 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Junior School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LA | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridge Meadow Primary School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LA | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | - not rated | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Community Primary School and Nursery Unit Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Infant School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 1out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,834 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 | 143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assessment and Tuition Service Churchill Avenue , Silverbank Park ME5 0LB | - not rated | 143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | - not rated | 309 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 446 yd | |
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 386 yd | |
| Wayfield Fish Bar | 183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 647 yd | |
| Wayfield Kebab House | 181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 653 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 689 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 691 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.