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ME1 1EE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate7.9/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourShopliftingDrugs…and 2 more

Trend -8% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£370kME1 sample - 64 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area63.1%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, asian indian
Immediate area31.3%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area40.5%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,322Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area67.7%Average for England60.4%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area37.9%Average for England20.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area62.2%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental37.9% dominant

Owned33.1%
Private rent37.9%
Social rent26.2%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 2 matched

Family BadmintonChatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, UK В· 2.6 km В· Ages 7+ В· GBP 5
sports
Footballing SuperstarsKings Rochester Sports Centre, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Rochester, UK В· 3.0 km В· Ages 2-8 В· GBP 7.50
sports

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks23street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About ME1 1EE: area rating, property, schools and local change

ME1 1EE is a postcode in Rochester West & Borstal, Medway, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME1 1EE, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around ME1 1EE are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for ME1 1EE is based on Medway 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,917 residents, 4,322 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 38% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near ME1 1EE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £370k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near ME1 1EE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME1 1EE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around ME1 1EE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about ME1 1EE

Is ME1 1EE a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near ME1 1EE?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near ME1 1EE?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near ME1 1EE?

LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.

What demographics are available for ME1 1EE?

LocaleIQ matched ME1 1EE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in ME1 1EE?

The latest median sold price is £370k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around ME1 1EE?

LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.