Hampton Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7RB is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampton Close, Chatham, ME5 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7PR, ME5 7QE, ME5 7RE, ME5 7QQ, ME5 7PZ, ME5 7QG, ME5 7RA, ME5 7PW, ME5 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 7RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 7RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 57.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 57.2% | 56.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.6% | 13.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 9.5% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 28.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.7% | 86.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.3% | 88.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampton Close was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampton Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 343rd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hampton Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-12-16 | £470,691 |
| 12 Hampton Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-03-31 | £405,803 |
| 22 Hampton Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-10-21 | £449,061 |
| 16 Hampton Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-07 | £462,588 |
| 5 Hampton Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-01-26 | £436,752 |
ME5 7RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 7RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | - not rated | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridge Meadow Primary School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LA | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 1out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenacre School 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | - not rated | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | - not rated | 370 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 475 yd | |
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 567 yd | |
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 582 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 757 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 761 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 578 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.