Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DS.

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

272

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME2 1DS — age 48, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME2 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Charles Drive, 0.3km from Cuxton in Cuxton. Administratively it sits within Cuxton and Halling ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME2, ME2 1DS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00081024 (shared with 6 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 1DS. The average age is 48.3. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 323,000

1 sales · Mean £ 323,000

Detached

£ 447,500

2 sales · Mean £ 447,500

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

ME2 1DS has low crime rates — 18 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Social Club0.4 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Village Store0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.6 km
  • Halling2.8 km
  • Strood3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Reginald Avenue0.0 km
  • Whiteleaves Rise0.1 km
  • James Road0.2 km
  • Sundridge Hill Bottom0.2 km
  • Pilgrims Way0.2 km