Peacock Rise is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME5 8RN is located in the Lordswood & Walderslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peacock Rise, Chatham, ME5 8RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 8AR, ME5 8FR, ME5 8AX, ME5 0NN, ME5 0NP, ME5 8AL, ME5 8EU, ME5 0NW, ME5 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 8RN 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% | 50.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 49.9% | 1.9% | 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 | 31.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 50.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.7% | 50.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.9% | 13.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 26.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 28.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 86.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95% | 89.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peacock Rise was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peacock Rise has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade and the 164th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Peacock Rise, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-08-12 | £522,086 |
| 5 Peacock Rise, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-10-12 | £398,084 |
| 24 Peacock Rise, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-09-07 | £498,973 |
| 6 Peacock Rise, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2022-03-04 | £374,884 |
| 8 Peacock Rise, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2021-09-28 | £386,506 |
ME5 8RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8RN 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maundene School Swallow Rise , Walderslade ME5 7QB | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood School Lordswood Lane , ME5 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 662 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walderslade Village Cafe | 359 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 883 yd | |
| 363 Coffee Lounge | 363-367 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 888 yd | |
| Bliss Tea Rooms | 383A Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 900 yd | |
| Taj Cuisine | 1 Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 807 yd | |
| Prince Park Pub | Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue | 876 yd | |
| The Oak | Sherwood Oak Public House, Sherwood Oak | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner | Anchor Seafry, 1 Admirals Walk | 741 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 812 yd | |
| The Curry Kitchen | The Princes Park, Neighbourhood Centre | 816 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 817 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 371 - 373 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 675 yd | |
| Co-Op | Invicta Co Operative Society Ltd, Walderslade Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Lordswood School LORDS WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 873 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.