Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME2 1DT's 69% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

home £352,083 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME2 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Charles Drive, 0.3km from Cuxton in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00081026 (shared with 6 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 1DT. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

15 sales · Mean £ 332,183

Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 391,666

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

ME2 1DT 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 behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Social Club0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Village Store0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.7 km
  • Halling2.8 km
  • Strood3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nine Acres Road0.1 km
  • Whiteleaves Rise0.1 km
  • Junior School0.2 km
  • Reginald Avenue0.2 km
  • James Road0.3 km