Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

NEW ROAD, ME1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, ME1 1DR.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME1 1DR 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME1 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £158k.

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

ME1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on New Road, 0.7km from Troy Town in Medway. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME1 1DR offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Medway. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00189771 (shared with 21 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 1DR. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

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

Crime rates near ME1 1DR are high at 226 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 offences313
Anti-social behaviour190
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft47

school Local Schools

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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Infant School

Good61 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's RC Primary School

Good470 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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New Road Primary School

Good352 pupils1.1 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Dhup Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Four Seasons Food And Wine0.7 km
  • TSA Uma Food \& Wine0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Cake Man Bakery0.9 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Asia Express Fast Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Chicken World Rochester0.9 km
  • Chinese Food0.6 km
  • Morello Pizza0.8 km
  • 8848 Nepalese Cuisine0.2 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Eagle Tavern1.0 km
  • Nag's Head PH0.4 km
  • The Man Of Kent Ale House0.8 km
  • The Rising Sun0.7 km
  • Three Sheets To The Wind Ltd0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.6 km
  • Cheeky Clucker0.8 km
  • Fort Amherst Cafe0.8 km
  • Latino's Coffee0.6 km
  • Legends0.8 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Arena Food Centre0.4 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km
  • St George Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham0.3 km
  • Rochester0.5 km
  • Strood1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
  • St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
  • Hospital Lane0.1 km
  • Anchorage House0.1 km
  • Hospital Lane0.1 km