Barrington Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0PG 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrington Close, Chatham, ME5 0PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0PF, ME5 0PQ, ME5 0UZ, ME5 0UN, ME5 0XA, ME5 0ND, ME5 0AZ, ME5 0UL, ME5 0UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 0PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 54.6% | 52.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 31.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 47.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.4% | 20.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 13.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 80.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.4% | 90.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Close was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrington Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 195th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Barrington Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-12-12 | £312,142 |
| 12 Barrington Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-08-09 | £279,018 |
| 20 Barrington Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-13 | £238,560 |
| 17 Barrington Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2022-11-29 | £275,338 |
| 22 Barrington Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-04-29 | £305,358 |
ME5 0PG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME5 0PG 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | - not rated | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 1out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 1out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | - not rated | 559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Village Cafe | 359 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 1,066 yd | |
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 1,069 yd | |
| 363 Coffee Lounge | 363-367 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 303 yd | |
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 298 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 311 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 387 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 462 yd | |
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.