Madden Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 9TJ is located in the Fort Horsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Madden Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9TU, ME5 9TB, ME5 9TE, ME5 9TT, ME5 9TX, ME5 9TD, ME5 9TS, ME5 9TH, ME5 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 9TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.2% | 30.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 36.2% | 48.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 19.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 26.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.2% | 94.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madden Avenue was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madden Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 154th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-07-16 | £272,169 |
| 39 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-12-09 | £279,532 |
| 21 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-18 | £242,987 |
| 7 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-06-29 | £403,908 |
| 6 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-14 | £238,763 |
ME5 9TJ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Cafe | 23 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 411 yd | |
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 515 yd | |
| Rochester RC Cafe | Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 426 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Davis Kebab & Pizza House | 24 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 416 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 416 yd | |
| A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill | 25 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 423 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Hook Meadow Snack Bar, 124 Walderslade Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 534 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 587 yd | |
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| You Fit (Rochester) MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Walderslade Girls' School BRADFIELDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,071 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.