Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

NAGS HEAD LANE, ME1 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAGS HEAD LANE, ME1 1BS.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. ME1 1BS's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 15% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME1 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nags Head Lane, 0.3km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME1 1BS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00081426 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1BS. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME1 1BS is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences235
Anti-social behaviour125
Criminal damage and arson51
Drugs33
Shoplifting31

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.3 km
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.4 km
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Infant School

Good61 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's RC Primary School

Good470 pupils0.9 km
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St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Delce Academy

Inadequate386 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Four Seasons Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Cake Man Bakery0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • Newlands0.7 km
  • Rochester Social Club0.6 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Coopers Arms P.H.0.8 km
  • Eagle Tavern0.6 km
  • Nag's Head PH0.1 km
  • The Man Of Kent Ale House0.4 km
  • The Rising Sun0.2 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.8 km
  • Cheeky Clucker0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Legends0.4 km
  • Leonard's0.7 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Chicken World Rochester0.5 km
  • Chinese Food0.2 km
  • Morello Pizza0.4 km
  • Chuck And Blade Burgers1.0 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gordon Hotel0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.8 km
  • St George Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Arena Food Centre0.8 km
  • Londis0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester0.2 km
  • Chatham0.7 km
  • Strood1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Jacksons Fields0.0 km
  • Jacksons Fields0.1 km
  • Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
  • Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
  • City Way Bottom0.1 km