The Glade is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 9PT is located in the Lordswood & Walderslade 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 The Glade, Chatham, ME5 9PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9PS, ME5 9PP, ME5 9PU, ME5 9GY, ME5 9LH, ME5 9PR, ME5 9JX, ME5 9LG, ME5 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 9PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 23.8% | 26.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 58.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.4% | 56.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 20.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 24.7% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 23.1% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 89.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Glade was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Glade has the 4th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 60th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Glade, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-11-03 | £388,545 |
| 12 The Glade, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-01 | £360,836 |
| 10 The Glade, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-11-18 | £384,615 |
| 7 The Glade, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-09-03 | £462,702 |
| 11 The Glade, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-08-09 | £335,532 |
ME5 9PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School Tunbury Avenue , Walderslade ME5 9HY | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood School Lordswood Lane , ME5 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Lambourn Way , Lordswood ME5 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 1,944 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 4,547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Cuisine | 1 Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 389 yd | |
| Bliss Tea Rooms | 383A Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 477 yd | |
| 363 Coffee Lounge | 363-367 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 522 yd | |
| Walderslade Village Cafe | 359 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | Sherwood Oak Public House, Sherwood Oak | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 386 yd | |
| Moby Dicks | 5 Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 386 yd | |
| OK Kebab | 1A Sherwood House, Walderslade Road | 389 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 383 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 475 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 371 - 373 Walderslade Road, Walderslade | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Invicta Co Operative Society Ltd, Walderslade Road | 402 yd | |
| Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Walderslade | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School TUNBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Tunbury Recreation Ground FERNBANK CLOSE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Lordswood School LORDS WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 947 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.