Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ESPLANADE, ME1 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, ME1 1EB.

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

375

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME1 1EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 48, ME1 1EB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

ME1 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Esplanade, 0.5km from Rochester in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME1 1EB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00081516 (shared with 14 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 1EB. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 276,000

3 sales · Mean £ 273,000

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

ME1 1EB has low crime rates — 27 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft13
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas Cevc Infant School

Outstanding89 pupils1.3 km
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Cedar Children's Academy

Good667 pupils1.4 km
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All Faiths Children's Academy

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Beef's Gym1.0 km
  • Cherans Bakery0.7 km
  • Strood Service Station1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Farmview Butchers0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Jolly Knight/Ye Arrow0.7 km
  • Kings Head Hotel \& Bar0.7 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • The Prince Of Wales1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Food Glorious Food 44 Ltd0.7 km
  • Mamma Mia0.7 km
  • Mrs Tickits Pantry0.7 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Delce Doners0.8 km
  • Noble House0.6 km
  • Rams Kebab House0.8 km
  • Cardamon Club0.9 km
  • Delce Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.9 km
  • Gordon Hotel0.7 km
  • Riverview Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester1.0 km
  • Strood1.2 km
  • Chatham1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hathaway Court0.1 km
  • Valetta Way0.2 km
  • Valetta Way0.2 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.2 km
  • Ridley Road0.2 km