Bronington Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7RA is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bronington Close, Chatham, ME5 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7PZ, ME5 7QE, ME5 7QD, ME5 7QQ, ME5 7RB, ME5 7QG, ME5 8AF, ME5 7RD, ME5 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.1% | 41.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 43.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 12.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.3% | 23.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 22.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 88.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 91.3% | 92.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bronington Close was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bronington Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 222nd 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 risen by about 21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bronington Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-03 | £369,629 |
| 24 Bronington Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-22 | £427,099 |
| 21 Bronington Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-05-11 | £281,248 |
| 2 Bronington Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2023-03-21 | £327,401 |
| 6 Bronington Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-11-25 | £403,210 |
ME5 7RA 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 5,394 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 | 340 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 551 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 496 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 711 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 889 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 892 yd | |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner | Anchor Seafry, 1 Admirals Walk | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 687 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 | 215 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.