ME2 1BY is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Halling in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME2 1BY is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00081032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME2 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME2 1BY.
357
40
£ 53,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME2 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £208k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £208k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1BY. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
17 sales · Mean £ 231,603
Flat
£ 228,000
3 sales · Mean £ 221,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1BY has low crime rates — 11 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
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jawson All In One Store0.2 km
- Collard's Veg0.6 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Homeward Bound PH0.0 km
- The Medway Inn0.9 km
- Newtown Social Club0.7 km
- The Five Bells0.2 km
- The Watermans Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.2 km
- Snodland2.2 km
- Cuxton2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Road0.1 km
- Marsh Road0.1 km
- The Five Bells0.2 km
- The Five Bells0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21BY · Data under Open Government Licence