Tenterden Road is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7ND is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tenterden Road, Chatham, ME5 7ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7NE, ME5 7NB, ME5 7LU, ME5 7NF, ME5 7LW, ME5 8AN, ME5 8AF, ME5 8ER, ME5 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 7ND 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 | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 51.2% | -4.1% | 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 vicinity of ME5 7ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 34.1% | 33.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 54.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 52.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 30.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 86.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.9% | 90.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tenterden Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tenterden Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 213th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tenterden Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-05 | £266,993 |
| 11 Tenterden Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-23 | £443,026 |
| 1 Tenterden Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-12 | £447,408 |
| 15 Tenterden Road, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-08-19 | £221,578 |
| 11 Tenterden Road, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-03-11 | £378,836 |
ME5 7ND 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood School Lordswood Lane , ME5 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 572 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 512 yd | |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner | Anchor Seafry, 1 Admirals Walk | 926 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Lordswood School LORDS WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.