Repton Way is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 9AY is located in the Wayfield & Weeds Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Repton Way, Chatham, ME5 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9AT, ME5 9AP, ME5 9AS, ME5 9AL, ME5 9AR, ME5 9BB, ME5 0RF, ME5 9BF, ME5 0RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 9AY 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 | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of ME5 9AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 30.1% | 34.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 51.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 44.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 25% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 20% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 89.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Repton Way was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Repton Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Repton Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2021-03-31 | £444,131 |
| 8 Repton Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-02-26 | £368,426 |
| 6 Repton Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-11-29 | £429,744 |
| 4 Repton Way, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2014-09-12 | £488,623 |
| 10 Repton Way, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-10-26 | £386,880 |
ME5 9AY 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,571 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 | 591 yd | |
| 363 Coffee Lounge | 363-367 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 612 yd | |
| Bliss Tea Rooms | 383A Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 674 yd | |
| Taj Cuisine | 1 Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | Sherwood Oak Public House, Sherwood Oak | 838 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 327 yd | |
| Taal Indian Kitchen | 58 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 331 yd | |
| BBQ Grill | 46 Silverweed Road, Weeds Wood | 349 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 371 - 373 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 633 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 383 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 407 yd | |
| Co-Op | Invicta Co Operative Society Ltd, Walderslade Road | 715 yd | |
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Bridgewood Manor BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL WALDERSLADE WOODS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 969 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 | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.