medway ME6 Postcodes
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Medway (ME6)
The ME6 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 449 individual postcodes.
There are 19 electoral wards in the ME6 postcode area, including Aylesford, Chatham, Faversham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Queenborough, Rochester, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Snodland, West Malling which come under the local authority of the Tonbridge and Malling Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in ME6 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 ME6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
ME6 is a postcode district in the Medway area of Kent, England, covering parts of Snodland, Larkfield, Birling and Cuxton. It is managed by Royal Mail and lies between the ME7 and ME5 postcode districts.
The ME6 postcode district has two main postal towns - Snodland and Larkfield. It has a total population of around 18,500; and covers an area of 6.52 square miles.
Snodland is an historic market town located on the banks of the River Medway. It has a population of approximately 8,000 and is home to an international railway station. There are numerous restaurants, pubs, shops, churches, a library, and a leisure centre. Snodland is also located close to the M20 motorway, and a number of major roads link it to London and the surrounding areas.
Larkfield is a large village located to the south of Snodland. It has a population of around 10,000 and is home to a number of churches, pubs, shops, and a leisure centre. Larkfield also has a railway station and a number of major roads link it to London and the surrounding areas.
Birling and Cuxton are both small, rural villages located within the ME6 postcode district. Birling has a population of approximately 800 and comprises mainly of farmland, while Cuxton has a population of around 3,800 and is home to a 12th century church, pub, and hotel.
The ME6 postcode district has 10 small hamlets within it, including East Malling, New Hythe, Leybourne, Wrotham Heath, Eccles, East Barming, Every, Wouldham, Halling, and Walderslade. All of these hamlets are largely agricultural and contain pubs, churches, and small convenience stores.
TheME6 postcode district is a diverse area with a wide range of amenities and attractions, situated close to the M20 motorway, and with easy transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 91%WORKING
- 9%UNEMPLOYED
9% of people in ME6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 94%WHITE
- 6%NON-WHITE
94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Kent
ME6 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 | ME6 |
Postal Town | Medway |
MSOA Name | Tonbridge and Malling 002 |
LSOA Name | Tonbridge and Malling 002G |
County | Kent |
Region | Kent |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
ME6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ME6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.