Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME2 1AJ.

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

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ME2 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME2 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cuxton in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00081022 (shared with 8 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 ME2 1AJ. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

ME2 1AJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

1.5 km
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The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

Outstanding224 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Village Store0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • Cuxton Social Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.2 km
  • Halling2.5 km
  • Rochester3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cuxton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Cuxton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Cuxton Rail Station0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km