Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ROCHESTER ROAD, ME2 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

261

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME2 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME2 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME2 1AF 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 1AF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00081027 (shared with 10 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 1AF. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

ME2 1AF has low crime rates — 19 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 behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Social Club0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.3 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

  • Cuxton0.6 km
  • Halling2.2 km
  • Strood4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael's Church0.0 km
  • St Michael's Church0.0 km
  • Rochester Road0.0 km
  • Scout Hut0.3 km
  • Scout Hut0.3 km