Ramillies Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7SA is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ramillies Close, Chatham, ME5 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7RJ, ME5 7QQ, ME5 7RN, ME5 7RW, ME5 7QB, ME5 7SB, ME5 7QE, ME5 7QD, ME5 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 7SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME5 7SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 50.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.5% | 53.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 21.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 29% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 91.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 91.6% | 90.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ramillies Close was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ramillies Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 78th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Ramillies Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-07 | £470,752 |
| 31 Ramillies Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-16 | £268,608 |
| 19 Ramillies Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-15 | £285,286 |
| 39 Ramillies Close, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-12-16 | £412,925 |
| 27 Ramillies Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-30 | £205,827 |
ME5 7SA 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wayfield Primary School Wayfield Road , ME5 0HH | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 5,126 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 | 128 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,764 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 | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 386 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 353 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 588 yd | |
| Wayfield Fish Bar | 183 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 869 yd | |
| Wayfield Kebab House | 181 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 873 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.