ME2 1BT is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Halling in Halling. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME2, ME2 1BT offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 £302k, down 14.9% year-on-year. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00081035 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME2 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME2 1BT.
352
39
£ 53,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME2 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £302k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME2 1BT. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
26 sales · Mean £ 240,317
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
4 sales · Mean £ 302,500
Detached
£ 467,500
2 sales · Mean £ 467,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME2 1BT 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.
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 Store0.7 km
- Collard's Veg1.0 km
- Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Homeward Bound PH0.5 km
- The Medway Inn0.8 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.7 km
- Must Have Ideas Ltd0.7 km
- Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halling0.7 km
- Snodland1.8 km
- Cuxton3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Britannia Close0.0 km
- Britannia Close0.1 km
- Howlsmere Close0.1 km
- Howlsmere Close0.1 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME21BT · Data under Open Government Licence