Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VICARAGE ROAD, ME2 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, ME2 1BG.

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

358

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, ME2 1BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00081033 (shared with 7 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 1BG. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

10 sales · Mean £ 201,025

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 333,316

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

ME2 1BG has low crime rates — 18 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Halling Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Court Farm Butchery & Country Larder0.8 km
  • Jawson All In One Store0.4 km
  • Oaks0.8 km
  • Collard's Veg0.6 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.6 km
  • Newtown Social Club0.6 km
  • The Five Bells0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.5 km
  • Snodland2.6 km
  • Cuxton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vicarage Road0.0 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Jade Hill0.5 km