Area Information for Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP

Summary Back to Top

Walderslade Road in Chatham is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Wayfield & Weeds Wood ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This page combines information for the address Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME5 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Medway
Ward Wayfield & Weeds Wood
Constituency Chatham and Aylesford * 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

Nearby Locations

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Bradfields Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0LE
Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0PQ
King George Road, Chatham, ME5 0AZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about ME5 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP 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.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 42
Semi-Detached 22
Terraced 34
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 99
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 57% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 32
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 9
Rent Free 0
Total 100

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 10
Two People 29
Three People 15
Four People 27
Five People 12
Six People 6
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 102

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Walderslade Road, Chatham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 10
Family Household 82
Other Household 8
Total 100

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 64
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 100

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Chatham and Aylesford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 168
Female 156
Total 324

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 17
5-9 22
10-14 35
15-19 22
20-24 24
25-29 20
30-34 18
35-39 16
40-44 27
45-49 19
50-54 18
55-59 33
60-64 20
65-69 18
70-74 9
75-79 6
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 324

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME5 0LP 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 83
Married 134
Separated 4
Divorced 14
Widowed 5
Total 240

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 90% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 172
Good 120
Fair 23
Bad 8
Very Bad 0
Total 323

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) 59
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 6
Total 243

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% 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 291
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Pakistani 1
Other Asian 1
Black African 21
Other 7
Total 323

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 298
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 3
Total 323

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 298
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 323

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 ME5 0LP.

Passport(s) Held
None 24
United Kingdom 291
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 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 150
Christian 151
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 9
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 12
Total 324

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Wayfield & Weeds Wood ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 48% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 116
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 28
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 10
Total 242

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 17
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 31
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 172

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 25
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 39
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 16
Full-time Student 10
Total 242

Policing and Crime (64) Back to Top

Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP is within the Princes Park policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 64 crimes were reported within half a mile of ME5 0LP.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 64 crimes committed near Walderslade Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Princes Park
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to ME5 0LP. 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 ME5 0LP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest railway station is Chatham, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chatham 2.1 miles
Rochester 2.5 miles
Gillingham (Kent) 2.7 miles
Cuxton 3.2 miles
Strood (Kent) 3.4 miles
Halling 3.5 miles
Snodland 3.6 miles
Rainham (Kent) 3.8 miles
New Hythe 4 miles
Aylesford 4.3 miles
Barming 5 miles
Maidstone East 5 miles
Maidstone Barracks 5.1 miles
Maidstone West 5.5 miles
Bearsted 5.6 miles
East Malling 5.8 miles
Higham 5.9 miles
West Malling 6.1 miles
Newington 6.2 miles
Sole Street 6.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, approximately 300 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 300 yards
    
Oaklands School 500 yards
    
Maundene School 620 yards
    
Walderslade Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Horsted Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Horsted Infant School 0.7 miles
    
Wayfield Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Lordswood School 0.8 miles
    
Kingfisher Community Primary School 0.9 miles
    
New Horizons Children's Academy 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is Greenacre School, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Greenacre School < 50 yards
    
Walderslade School 160 yards
    
Holcombe Grammar School 1.1 miles
    
The Victory Academy 1.3 miles
    
The Thomas Aveling School 1.4 miles
    
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 1.8 miles
    
The Rochester Grammar School 1.8 miles
    
Chatham Grammar 1.9 miles
    
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 1.9 miles
    
Fort Pitt Grammar School 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is King George Road Surgery, approximately 600 yards 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 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is Medway Dental Care Ltd, approximately 390 yards 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 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is Spire Alexandra Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0LP. The nearest is Vraitch Vision (Walderslade), approximately 0.8 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in ME5 0LP

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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? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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