Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHARLES DRIVE, ME2 1DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

357

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Avg Age

42

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME2 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DU 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.

For serious buyers, ME2 1DU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME2 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00081028 (shared with 4 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 1DU. 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 / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 310,500

Detached

£ 292,500

1 sales · Mean £ 292,500

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

ME2 1DU 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Cuxton Community Junior School

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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Cuxton Community Infant School

Good175 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Social Club0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cuxton Village Store0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cuxton0.9 km
  • Halling2.8 km
  • Strood4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nine Acres Road0.1 km
  • Charles Drive0.1 km
  • Junior School0.3 km
  • Whiteleaves Rise0.3 km
  • Reginald Avenue0.4 km