ME1 1EL is an active urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME1 1EL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00081543 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME1 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1EL.
310
39
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME1 1EL 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 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 49% 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 £146k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1EL. The average age is 39.1. 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
Flat
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME1 1EL are high at 144 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 Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Fort Pitt Grammar School
St Peter's Infant School
St John's Church of England Infant School
St Michael's RC Primary School
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
All Faiths Children's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cake Man Bakery0.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- Newlands0.2 km
- Rochester Cruising Club0.6 km
- Rochester Social Club0.2 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Coopers Arms P.H.0.4 km
- Eagle Tavern0.2 km
- Nag's Head PH0.5 km
- The Man Of Kent Ale House0.3 km
- The Rising Sun0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.4 km
- Cheeky Clucker0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Legends0.1 km
- Leonard's0.2 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicken World Rochester0.1 km
- Chinese Food0.2 km
- Morello Pizza0.1 km
- Chuck And Blade Burgers0.5 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gordon Hotel0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
- St George Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Londis0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester0.3 km
- Chatham1.1 km
- Strood1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
- Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
- Crow Lane0.1 km
- Furrell's Road0.2 km
- East Row0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11EL · Data under Open Government Licence