Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME1 1DZ.

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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 1DZ 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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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME1 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

ME1 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Troy Town in Medway. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DZ 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 1DZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around ME1 1DZ is above average at 92 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 offences207
Anti-social behaviour126
Criminal damage and arson45
Shoplifting32
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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New Road Primary School

Good352 pupils1.2 km
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Balfour Junior School

Good469 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Dhup Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Four Seasons Food And Wine0.6 km
  • TSA Uma Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • Chatham Newsagents1.0 km
  • Game0.8 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Brook Theatre Cafeteria0.9 km
  • Jesse`s Cafe0.8 km
  • Muffin Break0.8 km
  • Waterfront Canteen0.9 km
  • AMALA BUKA LIMITED0.2 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • China Spice0.9 km
  • Brothers Fish Bar And Grill1.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Super Pizza1.0 km
  • Cafenetics0.5 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St George Hotel0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.7 km
  • The City Wall Wine Bar1.0 km
  • The Granville Arms PH0.8 km
  • Two Brewers Public House1.0 km
  • Eagle Tavern0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Arena Food Centre0.5 km
  • Londis0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham0.4 km
  • Rochester0.5 km
  • Strood1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
  • St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
  • Hospital Lane0.2 km
  • Hospital Lane0.2 km
  • Bath Hard Lane0.3 km