Spitfire Close, Chatham, ME5 7QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 7QW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.9%	58.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	7.2%
Male	41.1%	41.8%	0.7%	49.0%	-7.2%

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	20.1%	14%	-6.1%	37.9%	-23.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.8%	47.1%	2.3%	44.2%	2.9%
Separated	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	5.7%	14%	8.3%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	27.3%	21.7%	-5.6%	6.1%	15.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (54.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	25.9%	22%	-3.9%	48.4%	-26.4%
Good health	29.9%	32.4%	2.5%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	26.3%	24.2%	-2.1%	12.7%	11.5%
Bad health	13.8%	15.4%	1.6%	4.0%	11.4%
Very bad health	4%	6%	2.0%	1.2%	4.8%

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.

In the area around ME5 7QW this area, 42% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	50%	42%	-8.0%	18.2%	23.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	11.7%	-0.2%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	12.3%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.2%	0.5%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.6%	9.9%	6.3%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	7.7%	14.8%	7.1%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	5.7%	3.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	2.7%	5%	2.3%	3.1%	1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	96.9%	88.4%	-8.5%	81.4%	7.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.1%	2.7%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

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	94.2%	90.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	1.3%	3.3%	2.0%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	90.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	9.3%	9.3%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.2%	76.7%	-7.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
No passport held	29.7%	13.5%	16.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Spitfire Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spitfire Close was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Spitfire Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 301st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

🔎 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. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME5 7QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Spitfire Close are based on 3 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 Spitfire Close, Chatham, ME5 7QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME5 7QW

Average Price
£261,831

Semi-Detached
£275,719

Terraced
£258,044

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spitfire Close

Average Price
£262,966

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£262,966

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spitfire CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Spitfire Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-05-19	£302,245
22 Spitfire Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-07-29	£258,540
17 Spitfire Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-04-27	£283,404
31 Spitfire Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£228,000	2020-04-17	£292,015
7 Spitfire Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2017-09-22	£304,264

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME5 7QW

Employment

ME5 7QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	9
Other	8
Part-Time Employee	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Education	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB	3out of 4	555 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX	2out of 4	570 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH	3out of 4	826 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF	4out of 4	1,194 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS	- not rated	1,497 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE	2out of 4	952 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP	3out of 4	1,036 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	3out of 4	1,695 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,850 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	2,384 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,718 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	742 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	785 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	3out of 4	785 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	2,559 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY	- not rated	2,800 yd	Miscellaneous	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mels Place	179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield		825 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Prince Park Pub	Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue		283 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Curry Kitchen	The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre	320 yd
Happy Garden	171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	825 yd
Wayfield Kebab House	181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	825 yd
Curry Hut	169 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	826 yd
Wayfield Fish Bar	183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield	827 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wayfield Local	161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield		826 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE	grass pitches	387 yd
Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE	health and fitness suite	1,029 yd
Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,088 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME5 7QW