Madden Avenue is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 9TQ 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 9TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9TL, ME5 9TF, ME5 9SG, ME5 9TG, ME5 9TN, ME5 9TR, ME5 9UT, ME5 9SJ, ME5 9SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 9TQ 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 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 9TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 21.2% | 27.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 51.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 36.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 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.
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 18% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 19.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 17.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 93.3% | 92% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 92% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madden Avenue was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madden Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 274th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-07 | £272,180 |
| 104 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-22 | £217,174 |
| 102 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-12-20 | £277,500 |
| 109 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-12 | £412,879 |
| 115 Madden Avenue, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-04 | £270,766 |
ME5 9TQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME5 9TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 47 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walderslade Primary School Dargets Road , Walderslade ME5 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 1,330 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,073 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 | 376 yd | |
| Rochester RC Cafe | Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road | 673 yd | |
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 440 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Kebab & Pizza House | 24 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 381 yd | |
| A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill | 25 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 385 yd | |
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 421 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 376 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 435 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit (Rochester) MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Bridgewood Manor BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL WALDERSLADE WOODS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Oaklands Junior School WEEDS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Greenacre Academy WALDERSLADE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.