Wordsworth Close, Chatham, ME5 7NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 7NT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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	49.6%	47.4%	-2.2%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	50.4%	52.6%	2.2%	49.0%	3.6%

Partnership Status

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	36.2%	35.9%	-0.3%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	47.6%	47.3%	-0.3%	44.2%	3.1%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	10%	10.3%	0.3%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-2.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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	49.3%	48.9%	-0.4%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	32.5%	39.2%	6.7%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	15.5%	8%	-7.5%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	2.1%	3.3%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	22.1%	23.9%	1.8%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	29.2%	10.2%	-19.0%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	20.8%	3.8%	13.4%	7.4%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	3.8%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	13.6%	1.8%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	27.7%	16.3%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Indian	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Black African	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.1%	86%	-7.1%	81.4%	4.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	0.1%	1.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	95.2%	87.6%	-7.6%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	1.5%	3.3%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	3%	3.6%	0.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	87.9%	-7.3%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0%	9.4%	9.4%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Wordsworth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Close was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% lower than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wordsworth Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 314th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ME5 7NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Wordsworth 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 Rochester Upon Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wordsworth Close, Chatham, ME5 7NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME5 7NT

Average Price
£270,100

Semi-Detached
£275,586

Terraced
£264,614

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wordsworth Close

Average Price
£304,588

Semi-Detached
£321,981

Terraced
£294,152

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wordsworth CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Wordsworth Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-11-25	£281,404
38 Wordsworth Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-10-28	£233,593
35 Wordsworth Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2006-07-06	£308,144
1 Wordsworth Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2005-04-08	£307,818
36 Wordsworth Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£77,500	2001-07-26	£284,451

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME5 7NT

Employment

ME5 7NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7NT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	36
Retired	28
Looking after home or family	24
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	21
Education	18
Manufacturing	17
Transport and storage	16
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX	2out of 4	200 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	3out of 4	854 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW	4out of 4	1,354 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR	3out of 4	1,550 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	3out of 4	1,244 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE	2out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,755 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	4,110 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB	4out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	1,360 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY	- not rated	2,185 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	2,241 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Focus	Cafe Focus Capstone Park, Capstone Farm Country Park Greenspace	894 yd
Mels Place	179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	902 yd
The Wagon At Hale	The Wagon At Hale, 179 Capstone Road	1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Prince Park Pub	Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue		899 yd
The Wheatsheaf	53 Capstone Road, Lordswood		1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Hut	169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	877 yd
Happy Garden	171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	880 yd
Wayfield Kebab House	181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	906 yd
Wayfield Fish Bar	183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	912 yd
The Curry Kitchen	The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre	951 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wayfield Local	161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield		855 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE	grass pitches	270 yd
Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield	grass pitches	766 yd
Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road	golf	819 yd
Luton Rec Capstone Road	grass pitches	997 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	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%

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	45.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME5 7NT