ME1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.6km from Troy Town in Chatham. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME1 1DA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00189772 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1DA.
256
36
£ 41,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME1 1DA — age 36, 12% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME1 1DA. The average age is 36.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ME1 1DA are high at 157 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
Fort Pitt Grammar School
St John's Church of England Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
St Michael's RC Primary School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Peter's Infant School
New Road Primary School
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Four Seasons Food And Wine0.8 km
- Chatham Newsagents0.9 km
- Game0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Brook Theatre Cafeteria0.7 km
- Dawat Spice1.0 km
- Jesse`s Cafe0.7 km
- Jesse's Cafe1.0 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- White Lion1.0 km
- Prince Of Wales Hotel0.6 km
- The City Wall Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Granville Arms PH0.8 km
- Two Brewers Public House0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Arena Food Centre0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- China Spice0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Cafenetics0.4 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St George Hotel0.2 km
- The Ship Inn0.0 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester0.4 km
- Chatham0.4 km
- Strood1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Lane0.0 km
- Hospital Lane0.0 km
- St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
- St Bart's Hospital0.1 km
- Anchorage House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11DA · Data under Open Government Licence