ME2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The ME2 district covers Rochester, Cuxton, Hoo St Werburgh. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in ME2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from ME2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London King's Cross: 62 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in ME2
- All Faiths Children's Academy · ME2 4UF · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 48% in England
- Bligh Primary School (Infants) · ME2 2XJ · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Bligh Primary School (Juniors) · ME2 2XJ · Good (2023) · Bottom 34% in England
- Cedar Children's Academy · ME2 2JP · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 25% in England
- Cuxton Community Infant School · ME2 1EY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Cuxton Community Junior School · ME2 1EY · Remains Good (2022) · Top 35% in England
- Elaine Primary School · ME2 2YN · Good (2022) · Top 33% in England
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School · ME2 4JA · Good (2023)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant · ME2 3HQ · Good (2022)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Junior · ME2 3HQ · Good (2022) · Top 45% in England
- Halling Primary School · ME2 1ER · Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
- Hilltop Primary School · ME2 4QN · Remains Good (2022) · Top 45% in England
Secondary schools in ME2
- Leigh Academy Strood · ME2 2SX · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 14% in England
- Maritime Academy · ME2 4YG · Good or better in every area (2025)
Nurseries and pre-schools in ME2
- 2J's Pre-School · ME2 2LH · Good (Ofsted)
- Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway · ME2 2SS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Castle View Day Nursery Ltd · ME2 3PP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery · ME2 3PP · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack and Jill Playgroup · ME2 3HN · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Thinkers at All Faiths · ME2 4UF
- Rainbows Day Nursery · ME2 4JA · Good (Ofsted)
- SENter Light Childcare · ME2 3EJ
- St Mary's Day Nursery · ME2 4DG · Good (Ofsted)
- St Nicholas Playgroup · ME2 4TR · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in ME2
- Marlowe Park Medical Ctr. · ME2 2PW
- Apex Medical Centre · ME2 4UW
- Riverside Medical Practice · ME2 1NP
- Court View Surgery · ME2 2HA
Neighbourhoods in ME2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of ME2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strood South & Temple Marsh | 23% | £288k | Very high | 11 min |
| Strood North & Frindsbury | 19% | £260k | High | 5 min |
| Cuxton & Halling | 16% | £397k | Low | 13 min |
| Wainscott & City Estate | 16% | £359k | Average | 10 min |
| Rede Common | 11% | £320k | High | 8 min |
| Broomhill | 11% | £395k | Very low | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the ME2 postcode?
ME2 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Rochester, Cuxton, Hoo St Werburgh, with 950 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in ME2?
The typical home price across ME2's neighbourhoods is £320k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in ME2?
15 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a ME2 postcode.
How long is the commute from ME2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 62 minutes.