Constitution Hill is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME5 7DP is located in the Luton 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 Constitution Hill, Chatham, ME5 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7DL, ME5 7DR, ME5 7EG, ME4 5BP, ME4 5HG, ME4 5BW, ME4 5HL, ME4 5AD, ME4 5HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 7DP is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 44.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 55.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 7DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 41.6% | 48.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 29.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.2% | 46% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.8% | 18.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 8.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 24.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.4% | 71.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 74% | 78.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 4.9% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 78.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 0.8% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Constitution Hill was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Luton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Constitution Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Luton and the 378th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Constitution Hill, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-02-07 | £132,506 |
| 28 Constitution Hill, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2013-04-12 | £148,076 |
| 24 Constitution Hill, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2006-04-13 | £157,193 |
| 28 Constitution Hill, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2005-09-09 | £157,061 |
| 24 Constitution Hill, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,995 | 2002-12-04 | £158,485 |
ME5 7DP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 453 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Cafe | Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre | 319 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital | 642 yd | |
| Siskos | 356-358 High Street, Chatham | 735 yd | |
| DOBBY'S FOOD | 336 High Street, Chatham | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 107 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 964 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 976 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 1,017 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion Hotel, 325 High Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Curry Takeaway | 174 Luton Road, Luton | 96 yd | |
| Frydays | 140 Luton Road, Luton | 111 yd | |
| Gandhi Tandoori | 190 Luton Road, Luton | 128 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 80 Chatham Hill, Luton | 222 yd | |
| Open Rice | 291 Luton Road, Luton | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 837 yd | |
| Iceland | 279-281 High Street, Chatham | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 47 yd | |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Greenvale Infant School SYMONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 888 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.