ME2 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Lambarde Close, 0.3km from Halling in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME2, ME2 1DE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00081032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAMBARDE CLOSE, ME2 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMBARDE CLOSE, ME2 1DE.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME2 1DE combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£335k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1DE. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Terraced
£ 338,750
2 sales · Mean £ 338,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1DE has low crime rates — 14 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
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jawson All In One Store0.4 km
- Collard's Veg0.8 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Homeward Bound PH0.2 km
- The Medway Inn0.9 km
- Newtown Social Club0.9 km
- The Five Bells0.1 km
- The Watermans Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.9 km
- Must Have Ideas Ltd0.9 km
- Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.4 km
- Snodland2.0 km
- Cuxton3.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Five Bells0.1 km
- The Five Bells0.1 km
- Britannia Close0.2 km
- Britannia Close0.2 km
- Marsh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21DE · Data under Open Government Licence