Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ASHBY CLOSE, ME2 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBY CLOSE, ME2 1DF.

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

357

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME2 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME2 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Ashby Close, 0.2km 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 1DF offers 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 11 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00081032 (shared with 11 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 1DF. 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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

ME2 1DF has low crime rates — 11 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Halling Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jawson All In One Store0.4 km
  • Collard's Veg0.7 km
  • Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Homeward Bound PH0.1 km
  • The Medway Inn0.9 km
  • Newtown Social Club0.8 km
  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • The Watermans Arms1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rubys Wouldham Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halling0.3 km
  • Snodland2.1 km
  • Cuxton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • Marsh Road0.2 km
  • Marsh Road0.3 km
  • Britannia Close0.3 km