ME2 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Charles Drive, 0.5km from Cuxton in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME2 1DP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 £316k, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00081023 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DP.
374
43
£ 53,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME2 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME2 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1DP. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 297,500
22 sales · Mean £ 304,613
Terraced
£ 377,500
4 sales · Mean £ 366,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1DP 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
Cuxton Community Junior School
Cuxton Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cuxton Social Club0.6 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden River0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cuxton Village Store0.5 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cuxton0.4 km
- Halling2.9 km
- Strood3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sundridge Hill Bottom0.1 km
- Sundridge Hill Bottom0.1 km
- Pilgrims Way0.1 km
- Reginald Avenue0.2 km
- Whiteleaves Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21DP · Data under Open Government Licence