ME2 1BS is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Halling in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME2 1BS is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00081032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME2 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME2 1BS.
357
40
£ 53,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME2 1BS's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1BS. The average age is 40.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1BS has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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
Halling Primary School
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jawson All In One Store0.4 km
- Collard's Veg0.7 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Homeward Bound PH0.2 km
- The Medway Inn0.8 km
- Newtown Social Club0.8 km
- The Five Bells0.0 km
- The Watermans Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.4 km
- Snodland2.1 km
- Cuxton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Five Bells0.0 km
- The Five Bells0.0 km
- Britannia Close0.2 km
- Marsh Road0.3 km
- Marsh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21BS · Data under Open Government Licence