Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

THE MARINERS, ME1 1FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MARINERS, ME1 1FB.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

34

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME1 1FB has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £201,406 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME1 1FB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Mariners, 0.7km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME1 1FB is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00081546 (shared with 6 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 1FB. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,500

3 sales · Mean £ 201,500

Flat

£ 200,000

15 sales · Mean £ 192,700

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

ME1 1FB has low crime rates — 24 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 offences42
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 pupils1.0 km
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils1.3 km
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The Rochester Grammar School

Good1184 pupils1.3 km
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Delce Academy

Inadequate386 pupils1.4 km
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Cedar Children's Academy

Good667 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Farmview Butchers0.8 km
  • Premier Store UK0.8 km
  • Rochester Food Store0.8 km
  • SPVS General Stores0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.9 km
  • The Whod Ha Thot It0.6 km
  • What The Dickinns0.8 km
  • Strood Yacht Club0.9 km
  • The City Wall Wine Bar0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Shozna0.5 km
  • Crepe + Co0.9 km
  • Cafe In The Crypt0.8 km
  • Cafe Nucleus1.0 km
  • Don Vincenzo Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chips On The Hill1.0 km
  • Delce Doners0.8 km
  • Jasmine Garden1.0 km
  • Noble House0.6 km
  • Rams Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 9 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 Way0.1 km
  • Valetta Way0.1 km
  • Ridley Road0.2 km
  • The Queen Mother Court0.2 km
  • Ridley Road0.2 km