Area Information for The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT

The Fairway in Rochester is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Rochester East & Warren Wood ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Rochester and Strood. This page combines information for the address The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for ME1 2LT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Medway
Ward Rochester East & Warren Wood
Constituency Rochester and Strood * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 9 property sales in The Fairway, ME1 2LT since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rochester East), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 60 crimes were reported within half a mile of ME1 2LT.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT:

The Tideway, Rochester, ME1 2NR
The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2PU
Spinnaker Court, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2QQ
The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LU
The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LY
Binnacle Road, Rochester, ME1 2XP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about ME1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in The Fairway since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing The Fairway, Rochester consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 59
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 114
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Fairway, Rochester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 29% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 33
Owned with Mortgage 38
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 116

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 33
Two People 35
Three People 23
Four People 15
Five People 7
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 114

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Fairway, Rochester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 79
Other Household 2
Total 114

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 45
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 24
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 113

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Rochester and Strood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 146
Female 127
Total 273

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 20
10-14 25
15-19 17
20-24 16
25-29 7
30-34 15
35-39 25
40-44 15
45-49 15
50-54 23
55-59 15
60-64 18
65-69 9
70-74 17
75-79 10
80-84 7
85+ 5
Total 273

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME1 2LT does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 72
Married 91
Separated 4
Divorced 30
Widowed 16
Total 213

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 128
Good 88
Fair 45
Bad 10
Very Bad 5
Total 276

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 47
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 38
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 45
Other 7
Total 212

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 240
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 1
Bangladeshi 11
Chinese 1
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 1
Total 277

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 238
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 9
Total 274

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 238
10+ Years 28
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 273

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ME1 2LT.

Passport(s) Held
None 58
United Kingdom 198
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 118
Christian 123
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 13
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 17
Total 272

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 74
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 49
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 5
Total 214

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 120

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 8
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 35
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 17
Full-time Student 12
Total 212

The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT is within the Rochester East policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 60 crimes were reported within half a mile of ME1 2LT.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 60 crimes committed near The Fairway
Neighbourhood Team Address Rochester East
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to ME1 2LT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ME1 2LT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest railway station is Chatham, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chatham 1.3 miles
Rochester 1.3 miles
Cuxton 1.8 miles
Strood (Kent) 2 miles
Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 miles
Halling 2.7 miles
Snodland 3.4 miles
New Hythe 4.2 miles
Higham 4.4 miles
Rainham (Kent) 4.7 miles
Aylesford 4.8 miles
Sole Street 5.4 miles
Barming 5.8 miles
Maidstone East 6.2 miles
East Malling 6.2 miles
Maidstone Barracks 6.2 miles
West Malling 6.3 miles
Meopham 6.4 miles
Maidstone West 6.7 miles
Bearsted 7.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is Warren Wood Primary School, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Warren Wood Primary School 510 yards
    
Delce Academy 550 yards
    
Crest Infant School 610 yards
    
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School half a mile
    
Balfour Infant School 0.6 miles
    
St Peter's Infant School 0.7 miles
    
Balfour Junior School 0.7 miles
    
New Horizons Children's Academy 0.9 miles
    
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) 1 mile
    
St John's Church of England Infant School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is The Thomas Aveling School, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Thomas Aveling School 360 yards
    
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 460 yards
    
The Rochester Grammar School 550 yards
    
Holcombe Grammar School 0.8 miles
    
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 1 mile
    
Fort Pitt Grammar School 1.1 miles
    
Rochester Independent College 1.2 miles  
The Victory Academy 1.3 miles
    
Walderslade School 1.5 miles
    
Greenacre School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is City Way Surgery, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is City Way Dental Practice, approximately 1.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is Medway Maritime Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Chatham, approximately 1.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in ME1 2LT

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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