Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HIGH STREET, ME1 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME1 1ER.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences273
Anti-social behaviour173
Criminal damage and arson56
Drugs38
Shoplifting36

school Local Schools

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

Good222 pupils0.3 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Good961 pupils0.4 km
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Outstanding899 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Infant School

Good90 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Infant School

Good61 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's RC Primary School

Good470 pupils1.5 km
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All Faiths Children's Academy

Good217 pupils1.5 km
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St Nicholas Cevc Infant School

Outstanding89 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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