Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME2 1BQ.

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
workEmployment
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

ME2 1BQ 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.

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

ME2 1BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

ME2 1BQ 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
  • Jawson All In One Store0.1 km
  • Collard's Veg0.4 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.4 km
  • Newtown Social Club0.4 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
  • Halling Railway Station0.2 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.2 km