ME1 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shelley Rise, 0.7km from Borstal in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME1 1BH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00081520 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELLEY RISE, ME1 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY RISE, ME1 1BH.
381
39
£ 46,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME1 1BH 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
ME1 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1BH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 232,500
3 sales · Mean £ 254,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME1 1BH has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
St Peter's Infant School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Rochester Grammar School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Whod Ha Thot It0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Creams0.9 km
- Diggerland & Dig Inn Cafe0.9 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
- Shozna0.9 km
- Kelly's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AJ News0.6 km
- Bread Of Life0.8 km
- Medway Rugby Club0.7 km
- Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Borstal Fish Bar0.8 km
- Happy Valley Takeaway0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverview Lodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester1.5 km
- Strood2.0 km
- Cuxton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shelley Rise0.0 km
- Applecross Close0.2 km
- Applecross Close0.2 km
- Goddings Drive0.2 km
- Goddings Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11BH · Data under Open Government Licence