Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VALETTA WAY, ME1 1FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALETTA WAY, ME1 1FA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

375

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME1 1FA 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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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME1 1FA is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

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

ME1 1FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Valetta Way, 0.7km from Rochester in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME1 1FA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00081516 (shared with 14 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 1FA. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 221,250

12 sales · Mean £ 232,750

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

ME1 1FA has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils0.9 km
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St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils1.3 km
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The Rochester Grammar School

Good1184 pupils1.4 km
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Cedar Children's Academy

Good667 pupils1.4 km
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Delce Academy

Inadequate386 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Cherans Bakery0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Farmview Butchers0.8 km
  • Premier Store UK0.8 km
  • Rochester Food Store0.8 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Jolly Knight/Ye Arrow0.9 km
  • Kings Head Hotel \& Bar0.9 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn0.9 km
  • The Whod Ha Thot It0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Food Glorious Food 44 Ltd0.9 km
  • Mamma Mia0.9 km
  • Mrs Tickits Pantry0.9 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • The Quillls0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chips On The Hill1.0 km
  • Delce Doners0.8 km
  • Noble House0.6 km
  • Rams Kebab House0.8 km
  • Rochester Best Kebab0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gordon Hotel0.9 km
  • Riverview Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester1.0 km
  • Strood1.4 km
  • Chatham1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Valetta Way0.0 km
  • Valetta Way0.0 km
  • Ridley Road0.2 km
  • Ridley Road0.2 km
  • The Queen Mother Court0.2 km