Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HILLCREST DRIVE, ME2 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST DRIVE, ME2 1AA.

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

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ME2 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.5% year-on-year.

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

ME2 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillcrest Drive, 0.4km from Cuxton in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME2 1AA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, up 17.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00081022 (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 ME2 1AA. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

7 sales · Mean £ 359,785

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 329,200

Terraced

£ 311,500

4 sales · Mean £ 311,375

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

ME2 1AA has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Village Store0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Hart0.1 km
  • Cuxton Social Club0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.3 km
  • Halling2.5 km
  • Strood3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The White Hart0.1 km
  • The White Hart0.1 km
  • Scout Hut0.2 km
  • Scout Hut0.2 km
  • Cuxton Rail Station0.2 km