Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

KENT ROAD, ME2 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT ROAD, ME2 1AT.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME2 1AT spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.5% year-on-year.

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

ME2 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Kent Road, 0.2km from New Town in Medway. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME2 1AT represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 36.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00189681 (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 1AT. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 281,500

Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Terraced

£ 242,500

8 sales · Mean £ 254,875

Flat

£ 169,000

1 sales · Mean £ 169,000

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

ME2 1AT has low crime rates — 15 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Halling Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km
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Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good415 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Collard's Veg0.2 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Jawson All In One Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Newtown Social Club0.3 km
  • The Five Bells0.6 km
  • Homeward Bound PH0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.2 km
  • Snodland2.6 km
  • Cuxton2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Halling Railway Station0.1 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.1 km
  • Jade Hill0.1 km
  • Jade Hill0.1 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.1 km