Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ROCHESTER ROAD, ME2 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER ROAD, ME2 1AD.

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 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £519k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £519k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

For serious buyers, ME2 1AD 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £519k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AD 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 1AD. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

9 sales · Mean £ 467,388

Semi-Detached

£ 335,500

2 sales · Mean £ 335,500

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

ME2 1AD has low crime rates — 26 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime1

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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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Social Club0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.5 km
  • Halling2.3 km
  • Strood4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael's Church0.1 km
  • St Michael's Church0.1 km
  • Rochester Road0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • Scout Hut0.2 km