Austin Close, Chatham, ME5 7JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 7JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	50.9%	2.0%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.1%	49.1%	-2.0%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME5 7JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.8%	25.6%	-3.2%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	54.8%	1.5%	44.2%	10.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.3%	3.1%
Separated	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.9%	8.5%	0.6%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	7.4%	6.1%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	48.7%	42.2%	-6.5%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	35.4%	34.4%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	12.9%	20.6%	7.7%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.8%	20.9%	2.1%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	9.9%	-5.2%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	16.6%	-1.5%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	6.1%	0.3%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	18%	4.0%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	23%	25.8%	2.8%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	5.1%	2.7%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	3.6%	4.9%	1.3%	3.1%	1.8%
Pakistani	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	88.6%	84.9%	-3.7%	81.4%	3.5%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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	90.7%	86.4%	-4.3%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.9%	8.3%	3.4%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	86.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0.2%	9.5%	9.3%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.9%	76.7%	3.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	4.7%	6.5%	-1.8%
Sikh	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Austin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austin Close was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Austin Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 316th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME5 7JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Austin Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Austin Close, Chatham, ME5 7JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME5 7JG

Average Price
£292,594

Semi-Detached
£289,592

Terraced
£295,596

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Austin Close

Average Price
£296,657

Semi-Detached
£295,526

Terraced
£297,335

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Austin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Austin Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-10-29	£281,321
9 Austin Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-04-24	£363,402
10 Austin Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2021-09-30	£197,781
6 Austin Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£246,000	2021-06-25	£282,687
6 Austin Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2018-09-14	£294,519

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME5 7JG

Employment

ME5 7JG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME5 7JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	151
Retired	144
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	38
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	38
Education	31
Manufacturing	27
Construction	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Transport and storage	16
Financial and insurance activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	11
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	- not rated	1,070 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	- not rated	1,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW	- not rated	1,188 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW	3out of 4	1,188 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Luton Infant & Nursery School Alexandra Road , ME4 5AP	- not rated	1,221 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	- not rated	811 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	- not rated	811 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	865 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	- not rated	865 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT	- not rated	1,367 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	3,026 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP	- not rated	4,940 yd	Academy secure 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	876 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt Community School Hotel Road , Watling Street ME8 6AA	- not rated	876 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT	- not rated	1,175 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	- not rated	1,206 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	1,206 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gina's Cafe	103 Watling Street, Gillingham	164 yd
Ela Kendro	84 Watling Street, Gillingham	206 yd
Karen's Diner	90 Watling Street, Gillingham	206 yd
Rowlands Bistro	66 Watling Street, Gillingham	248 yd
Gillingham Golf Club	Woodlands Road, Gillingham	401 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Star	Star PH, The Star Hotel	215 yd
Anchorians Club	The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area	301 yd
The Old Ash Tree	The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road	554 yd
Upper Gillingham Conservative Club	Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street	661 yd
The Wheatsheaf	53 Capstone Road, Lordswood	917 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia Fsh Bar	117 Watling Street, Gillingham	153 yd
Anamika	Anamika Ltd, 111 Watling Street	161 yd
Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway	115 Watling Street, Gillingham	164 yd
Morley's	Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street	184 yd
Little India	93 Watling Street, Gillingham	195 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	202 yd
Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD	golf	402 yd
Watling Street Watling Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	512 yd
Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	611 yd
The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	814 yd
Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	865 yd
Luton Rec Capstone Road	grass pitches	898 yd
Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME5 7JG