ME1 1EX 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00081541 (shared with 541 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1EX.
425
36
£ 46,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME1 1EX 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 1EX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1EX. The average age is 36.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME1 1EX is above average at 135 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 Bakery0.1 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
39 nearby- Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.4 km
- Cheeky Clucker0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Legends0.1 km
- Leonard's0.2 km
- + 34 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 Lane0.2 km
- East Row0.2 km
- East Row0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11EX · Data under Open Government Licence