ME2 1BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from New Town in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME2 1BA represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00081036 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME2 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME2 1BA.
294
41
£ 53,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME2 1BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME2 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1BA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1BA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Halling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Collard's Veg0.3 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.9 km
- Jawson All In One Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Newtown Social Club0.1 km
- The Five Bells1.0 km
- Homeward Bound PH0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.6 km
- Cuxton2.2 km
- Snodland3.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Park0.1 km
- St Andrews Park0.1 km
- Jade Hill0.3 km
- Jade Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21BA · Data under Open Government Licence