Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HIGH STREET, ME1 1EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1EU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

310

cake
Avg Age

39

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

work
Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: ME1 1EU 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME1 1EU — age 39, 49% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME1 1EU 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 1EU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00081543 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1EU. 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

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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 1EU is above average at 136 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 offences294
Anti-social behaviour169
Criminal damage and arson57
Drugs40
Other theft37

school Local Schools

P

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.3 km
S

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.3 km
S

Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.9 km
P

St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils1.1 km
P

St John's Church of England Infant School

Good61 pupils1.3 km
P

St Michael's RC Primary School

Good470 pupils1.4 km
P

St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km
P

All Faiths Children's Academy

Good217 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Cake Man Bakery0.1 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.0 km
  • Newlands0.2 km
  • Rochester Cruising Club0.5 km
  • Rochester Social Club0.2 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Coopers Arms P.H.0.3 km
  • Eagle Tavern0.1 km
  • Nag's Head PH0.5 km
  • The Man Of Kent Ale House0.3 km
  • The Rising Sun0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.3 km
  • Cheeky Clucker0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Legends0.2 km
  • Leonard's0.2 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Chicken World Rochester0.0 km
  • Chinese Food0.3 km
  • Morello Pizza0.1 km
  • Chuck And Blade Burgers0.5 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gordon Hotel0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
  • St George Hotel0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Londis0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester0.4 km
  • Strood1.1 km
  • Chatham1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
  • Crow Lane0.1 km
  • Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
  • East Row0.2 km
  • East Row0.2 km