ME2 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.3km from Halling in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME2 1BE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% 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 £271k, down 19.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00081033 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, ME2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, ME2 1BE.
358
38
£ 53,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME2 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1BE. The average age is 38.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 278,290
4 sales · Mean £ 290,395
Semi-Detached
£ 308,000
5 sales · Mean £ 299,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1BE 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.
school Local Schools
Halling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jawson All In One Store0.2 km
- Collard's Veg0.4 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Homeward Bound PH0.4 km
- Newtown Social Club0.5 km
- The Five Bells0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.3 km
- Snodland2.5 km
- Cuxton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.0 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Vicarage Road0.2 km
- Halling Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21BE · Data under Open Government Licence