Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

NEW ROAD, ME1 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, ME1 1DX.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME1 1DX is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME1 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Road, 0.4km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00081426 (shared with 8 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 ME1 1DX. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 173,000

17 sales · Mean £ 167,617

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

Crime around ME1 1DX is moderate at 89 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 offences195
Anti-social behaviour77
Criminal damage and arson42
Shoplifting30
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.3 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Infant School

Good61 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's RC Primary School

Good470 pupils0.8 km
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Delce Academy

Inadequate386 pupils1.4 km
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Balfour Junior School

Good469 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Four Seasons Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Cake Man Bakery0.6 km
  • Eggla0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Coopers Arms P.H.0.9 km
  • Eagle Tavern0.7 km
  • Nag's Head PH0.1 km
  • The Man Of Kent Ale House0.5 km
  • The Rising Sun0.3 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
  • Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.9 km
  • Cheeky Clucker0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Latino's Coffee0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Arena Food Centre0.6 km
  • Londis0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Chicken World Rochester0.6 km
  • Chinese Food0.3 km
  • Morello Pizza0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Cardamon Club0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gordon Hotel0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.9 km
  • St George Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester0.3 km
  • Chatham0.6 km
  • Strood1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
  • Jacksons Fields0.1 km
  • Bath Hard Lane0.1 km
  • Jacksons Fields0.2 km
  • Hospital Lane0.2 km