Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HIGH STREET, ME2 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME2 1BZ.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME2 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£371k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.8% year-on-year.

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

ME2 1BZ 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.

For serious buyers, ME2 1BZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 £371k, down 22.8% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00081029 (shared with 9 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 1BZ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 406,250

6 sales · Mean £ 394,583

Terraced

£ 293,500

10 sales · Mean £ 306,350

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

6 sales · Mean £ 474,333

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

ME2 1BZ 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 behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Halling Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jawson All In One Store0.6 km
  • Collard's Veg0.9 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.4 km
  • The Medway Inn0.8 km
  • The Five Bells0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants0.8 km
  • Must Have Ideas Ltd0.8 km
  • Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.6 km
  • Snodland1.8 km
  • Cuxton3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Britannia Close0.0 km
  • Britannia Close0.0 km
  • Howlsmere Close0.2 km
  • Howlsmere Close0.2 km
  • The Five Bells0.2 km