Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME2 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME2 1DB.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME2 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME2 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from New Town in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00081037 (shared with 12 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 1DB. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

ME2 1DB 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Halling Primary School

Good328 pupils0.8 km
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Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good415 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jawson All In One Store0.1 km
  • Collard's Veg0.4 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.2 km
  • Newtown Social Club0.5 km
  • The Five Bells0.3 km
  • The Watermans Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.0 km
  • Snodland2.4 km
  • Cuxton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Road0.1 km
  • Marsh Road0.1 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Halling Rail Station0.1 km