Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

FOXGLOVE ROW, ME2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXGLOVE ROW, ME2 1BJ.

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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 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Foxglove Row, 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 1BJ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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.

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

ME2 1BJ 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 offences14
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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Court Farm Butchery & Country Larder0.9 km
  • Jawson All In One Store0.2 km
  • Oaks0.9 km
  • Collard's Veg0.5 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.4 km
  • Newtown Social Club0.5 km
  • The Five Bells0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.4 km
  • Snodland2.5 km
  • Cuxton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Vicarage Road0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.3 km