Is ME2 1AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, ME2 1AQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ME2 1AQ?

The average property price in ME2 1AQ is currently around £346k.

What is the population of ME2 1AQ?

The population for the ME2 1AQ area is approximately 411 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ROCHESTER ROAD, ME2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER ROAD, ME2 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

411

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME2 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME2 1AQ — age 44, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME2 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Rochester Road, 0.4km from Halling, North in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME2 1AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00081037 (shared with 12 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 1AQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

8 sales · Mean £ 369,812

Terraced

£ 250,000

4 sales · Mean £ 253,000

Semi-Detached

£ 356,250

2 sales · Mean £ 356,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

ME2 1AQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils1.0 km

Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Cuxton Social Club1.0 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Golden River1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Cuxton Village Store1.0 km
Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cuxton1.3 km
Halling1.6 km
Snodland4.0 km

Bus Stops

Pilgrims Road0.2 km
Pilgrims Road0.2 km
Cuxton Marina0.3 km
Cuxton Marina0.3 km