Town Pop. 731

Living in Lower Upnor: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Upnor scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Lower Upnor most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the ME2 postcode district, Lower Upnor scores lowest. It scores 12 points below the ME2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. On lifestyle specifically, Lower Upnor sits 14 points below the ME2 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
351.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 83 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elmwood Road 84 crimes
  2. 2 Lodge Hill Lane 26 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 11.797 · PM2.5 7.609 · PM10 12.082 µg/m³
66
Green Space 88
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
3 schools in area · 35 within 4km
3Good
  • Chattenden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wainscott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital1.7 mi
Maidstone Hospital9 mi
Basildon University Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Elms Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,576 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
16
Full fibre (FTTP)81.3%
available across Medway
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate66.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.6%Unemployed4%Retired14%Student5%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.9%Level 3 (A levels)21.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.3%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Medway · 2026-27
A £1,553
B £1,811
C £2,070
D £2,329
E £2,847
F £3,364
G £3,882
H £4,658
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Strood 1.5 mi
Rochester 1.7 mi
Gillingham 1.9 mi
J2 M2 3.1 mi
J2 M2 3.2 mi
J1 M2 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£353k £378k £404k £429k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chattenden 49 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hoo St Werburgh 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cliffe Woods 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rochester 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Higham 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Higham (Gravesham) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
High Halstow 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Medway) 66 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Medway) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Medway) 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shorne 33 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Upnor a nice place to live?

Lower Upnor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Upnor is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lower Upnor?

Lower Upnor has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 257 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Upnor?

Among the top-rated schools in Lower Upnor are Chattenden Primary School, St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Wainscott Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Lower Upnor in total.

What are house prices like in Lower Upnor?

The current median house price in Lower Upnor is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average.

Lower Upnor in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Upnor

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