ME1 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horatio Place, 0.8km from Borstal in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00081518 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORATIO PLACE, ME1 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORATIO PLACE, ME1 1AX.
249
42
£ 46,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME1 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME1 1AX's 58% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1AX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 208,249
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME1 1AX has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Infant School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
The Rochester Grammar School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Whod Ha Thot It0.7 km
- The Granville Arms PH1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Diggerland & Dig Inn Cafe0.9 km
- Shozna0.8 km
- Kelly's Kitchen0.8 km
- Friendly Bean0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Noble House0.9 km
- Borstal Fish Bar0.9 km
- Happy Valley Takeaway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AJ News0.7 km
- Bread Of Life0.9 km
- Medway Rugby Club0.8 km
- Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.9 km
- Variety Box0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverview Lodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester1.4 km
- Strood1.8 km
- Chatham2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Applecross Close0.1 km
- Applecross Close0.1 km
- Shelley Rise0.1 km
- Goddings Drive0.3 km
- Borstal Road Queen Mother Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11AX · Data under Open Government Licence