Resolution Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7RJ is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Resolution Close, Chatham, ME5 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7RN, ME5 7RW, ME5 7SA, ME5 7QB, ME5 7SB, ME5 7PD, ME5 7PQ, ME5 7QD, ME5 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 7RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 40% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 54.6% | 52% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 13.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 20.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 27% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 21.4% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 93.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 92.8% | 93.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Resolution Close was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Resolution Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Resolution Close, Chatham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-25 | £251,263 |
| 30 Resolution Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2025-02-06 | £232,028 |
| 22 Resolution Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-07-09 | £255,060 |
| 1 Resolution Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2023-01-06 | £187,746 |
| 1 Resolution Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-10 | £184,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Princes Park ME5 7NX | 2out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 5,070 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 | 258 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mels Place | 179 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 262 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 223 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 716 yd | |
| Wayfield Fish Bar | 183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 852 yd | |
| Wayfield Kebab House | 181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 854 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 949 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 | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.