Tramways is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME5 7TA is located in the Luton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tramways, Chatham, ME5 7TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 0BS, ME5 7LJ, ME5 7LG, ME5 7LN, ME5 7LP, ME5 7LE, ME5 0AE, ME5 7NH, ME5 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME5 7TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 51.4% | 52.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 41.9% | 53.5% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 22.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 47.4% | 43% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 25.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 20.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 7TA this area, 32.5% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 32.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 18.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 14% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.4% | 86.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tramways was 130.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Luton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tramways has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Luton and the 197th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Tramways, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-02-25 | £262,017 |
| 1 Tramways, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-10-30 | £244,990 |
| 9 Tramways, Chatham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £96,250 | 2016-10-21 | £113,387 |
| 21 Tramways, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2007-08-24 | £119,795 |
| 11 Tramways, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2006-06-21 | £133,035 |
ME5 7TA 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Symons Avenue , ME4 5UP | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Glencoe Road , ME4 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 990 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Sandwich Obsession | 49 Luton High Street, Luton | 104 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 943 yd | |
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 981 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 316 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 640 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 739 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Delight | Oriental Delight, 23-25 Luton High Street | 115 yd | |
| The Codfather | 35 Luton High Street, Luton | 127 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 290 Luton Road, Luton | 439 yd | |
| Famous Fried Chicken | 268 Luton Road, Luton | 510 yd | |
| Open Rice | 291 Luton Road, Luton | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 807 yd | |
| Chatham Golf Range (Closed) Street End Road | golf | 984 yd |
| Barnfield Playing Fields Barnfield | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.