Quickthorn Crescent is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 0TL is located in the Fort Horsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, ME5 0TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0TB, ME5 0TH, ME5 0TF, ME5 0UA, ME5 0TA, ME5 0TX, ME5 9TS, ME5 0SX, ME5 0TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 0TL 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 | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 34.2% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 16.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 19.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 88.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 95.6% | 89.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quickthorn Crescent was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quickthorn Crescent has the 27th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 235th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-09-22 | £323,127 |
| 40 Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-09-09 | £333,671 |
| 26 Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-05-26 | £280,989 |
| 21 Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-12-11 | £283,139 |
| 44 Quickthorn Crescent, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-10-30 | £298,810 |
ME5 0TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridge Meadow Primary School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LA | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Junior School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LA | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 1out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,150 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Further education | 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 | 683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 696 yd | |
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 390 yd | |
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 346 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 564 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 583 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 614 yd | |
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 850 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 856 yd | |
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| You Fit (Rochester) MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,082 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 | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.