Binland Grove is in Chatham and in Medway district. ME5 9UT 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 Binland Grove, Chatham, ME5 9UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 9SH, ME5 9SG, ME5 9UN, ME5 9TF, ME5 9UU, ME5 9TQ, ME5 9SZ, ME5 9TG, ME5 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME5 9UT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.9% | 47.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 27.4% | 31.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 49.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38% | 47.1% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 35.8% | -8.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 18.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.5% | 89.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binland Grove was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Binland Grove has the 24th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 237th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Binland Grove, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-14 | £332,555 |
| 52 Binland Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-10-02 | £267,773 |
| 54 Binland Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-04-08 | £282,837 |
| 53 Binland Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-20 | £293,504 |
| 55 Binland Grove, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2020-07-06 | £318,723 |
ME5 9UT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsted Infant School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsted Junior School Barberry Avenue , ME5 9TF | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Weedswood Road , Walderslade ME5 0QS | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Bleakwood Road , ME5 0NF | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE | 2out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,052 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 | 242 yd | |
| Rochester RC Cafe | Rochester City Airport, Maidstone Road | 554 yd | |
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 679 yd | |
| Rochester Indoor Skate Park | 1B Laker Road, Rochester | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Moth | The Tiger Moth, Highview Drive | 306 yd | |
| The Poachers Pocket | The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Kebab & Pizza House | 24 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 245 yd | |
| A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill | 25 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 246 yd | |
| Davis Fish Bar | Davies Fish Bar, 2 Shirley Avenue | 285 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1 Shirley Avenue, Horsted | 288 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar \& Kebab | George's Fish Bar, 31 Yarrow Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit F, Horsted Retail Park | 256 yd | |
| Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham | 334 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit (Rochester) MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 209 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Bridgewood Manor BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL WALDERSLADE WOODS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Hook Meadow King George Road | grass pitches | 988 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.