ME1 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Covenant Place, 0.4km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME1 1BA is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00081424 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW COVENANT PLACE, ME1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW COVENANT PLACE, ME1 1BA.
453
36
£ 41,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME1 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1BA. The average age is 35.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Terraced
£ 307,500
2 sales · Mean £ 307,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME1 1BA is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fort Pitt Grammar School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's Church of England Infant School
St Peter's Infant School
St Michael's RC Primary School
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Delce Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Four Seasons Food And Wine0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Cake Man Bakery0.5 km
- Eggla1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Coopers Arms P.H.0.9 km
- Eagle Tavern0.6 km
- Nag's Head PH0.1 km
- The Man Of Kent Ale House0.4 km
- The Rising Sun0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- BB's Coffee & Muffins1.0 km
- Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.8 km
- Cheeky Clucker0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Latino's Coffee1.0 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Arena Food Centre0.7 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chicken World Rochester0.6 km
- Chinese Food0.3 km
- Morello Pizza0.4 km
- 8848 Nepalese Cuisine0.6 km
- Chatham Spice1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Ship Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.8 km
- St George Hotel0.5 km
- Gordon Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester0.2 km
- Chatham0.7 km
- Strood1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jacksons Fields0.1 km
- Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
- Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
- Jacksons Fields0.1 km
- City Way Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11BA · Data under Open Government Licence