ME1 1ER is an active urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Troy Town in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Rochester West ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME1 1ER offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ME1 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00081543 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME1 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1ER.
310
39
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME1 1ER 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME1 1ER spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1ER. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME1 1ER is above average at 138 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
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Fort Pitt Grammar School
St Peter's Infant School
St John's Church of England Infant School
St Michael's RC Primary School
All Faiths Children's Academy
St Nicholas Cevc Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cake Man Bakery0.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.0 km
- Newlands0.1 km
- Rochester Cruising Club0.5 km
- Rochester Social Club0.2 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Coopers Arms P.H.0.3 km
- Eagle Tavern0.1 km
- Nag's Head PH0.5 km
- The Man Of Kent Ale House0.4 km
- The Rising Sun0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House0.3 km
- Cheeky Clucker0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Legends0.2 km
- Leonard's0.1 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicken World Rochester0.0 km
- Chinese Food0.3 km
- Morello Pizza0.2 km
- Chuck And Blade Burgers0.4 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gordon Hotel0.3 km
- The Ship Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.4 km
- St George Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Londis0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochester0.4 km
- Strood1.1 km
- Chatham1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
- Crow Lane0.1 km
- Rochester Community Hub0.1 km
- East Row0.2 km
- Visitor Information Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME11ER · Data under Open Government Licence