medway ME5 Postcodes
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Medway (ME5)
The ME5 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1269 individual postcodes.
There are 19 electoral wards in the ME5 postcode area, including Aylesford, Chatham, Faversham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Queenborough, Rochester, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Snodland, West Malling which come under the local authority of the Medway Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in ME5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of ME5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The ME5 postcode area is located in the Medway district of Kent, in South East England. It falls within the Chatham and Aylesford borough and served by Maidstone post town.
ME5 covers the Chatham, Walderslade and Lordswood areas and includes the large housing estates of Lords Wood, Winston and Lordswood Leas. It is a predominantly residential area.
The area is around 4.7 miles in length and 2.3 miles in width. It is not known for its landmarks or tourist sites, although there is a public park called Broomhill located within its boundaries.
A large proportion of the population within ME5 commute to London for work, taking advantage of its proximity to the M2 and M20 motorways. It is well connected to the main railway line with Chatham and Gillingham stations as the main stations in the area. Chatham train station also has links to London and Ebbsfleet International.
It has strong links to the nearby Fort Pitt Grammar School, as well as a number of other well-respected secondary schools. The local secondary schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School, Walderslade Girls' School, Lordswood Girls' School, Chattenden Primary School, Briscoe Primary School, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, and Liscombe House Secondary School.
The ME5 postcode district also includes Medway Maritime Hospital, which is the main hospital of the area.
ME5 is surrounded by the postcodes ME1, ME4, ME7, ME8, TN24, and TN29.
The postcode is home to a large range of shops, local businesses and places of worship. It is also home to the Medway City Estate, which is a large commercial and residential area.
ME5 is a residential suburb that is well connected to London and the South East, and home to a diverse range of people, businesses, schools and places of worship.
Demographics
Kent
ME5 is located in the county of Kent, in England.
Kent has a total population of 1,820,400, making it the 6th largest county in the UK.
Kent has a total area of 1443 square miles, and a population density of 486 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | ME5 |
| Postal Town | Medway |
| MSOA Name | Medway 020 |
| LSOA Name | Medway 020C |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
ME5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ME5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.