Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HAMILTON COURT, ME1 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON COURT, ME1 1ED.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME1 1ED 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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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME1 1ED's 58% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME1 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hamilton Court, 0.8km from Borstal in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00081518 (shared with 7 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 1ED. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 224,571

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

ME1 1ED has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences26
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils1.0 km
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The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

Outstanding224 pupils1.1 km
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

1.1 km
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The Rochester Grammar School

Good1184 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Outstanding1464 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Whod Ha Thot It0.6 km
  • The Granville Arms PH0.9 km
  • The Man Of Kent Ale House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Diggerland & Dig Inn Cafe1.0 km
  • Shozna0.8 km
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.8 km
  • Friendly Bean1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Noble House0.9 km
  • Borstal Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Happy Valley Takeaway1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Variety Box0.9 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.9 km
  • AJ News0.7 km
  • Bread Of Life1.0 km
  • Medway Rugby Club0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverview Lodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochester1.4 km
  • Strood1.8 km
  • Chatham2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Applecross Close0.1 km
  • Applecross Close0.1 km
  • Shelley Rise0.2 km
  • Borstal Road Queen Mother Court0.3 km
  • Goddings Drive0.3 km