medway ME10 Postcodes

Medway (ME10)

The ME10 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1422 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the ME10 postcode area, including Aylesford, Chatham, Faversham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Queenborough, Rochester, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Snodland, West Malling which come under the local authority of the Swale Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in ME10 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 ME10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The ME10 postcode district is an area of UK located in the Medway district in south-east England. It covers many places; including Gillingham, Rainham, Hempstead, Borstal, Wouldham, Hartlip, Stockbury and Upchurch. It has a total population of 12,871 according to the 2011 Census.

The ME10 postcode district is serviced by two railway stations. Gillingham Station sits in the heart of Gillingham, while Rainham station is located in Rainham on the line from London to Sittingbourne. There is also a bus service that connects the north, south, east, and west of the area.

The climate in the ME10 postcode area is generally mild, with average temperatures ranging from 7°C in winter to 22°C in summer. Snowfall is infrequent throughout the winter months and rainfall is reasonably frequent year-round.

In terms of education establishments, there are five primary schools, two secondary schools, and a single sixth-form college located in ME10. The two secondary schools are Chatham Grammar School for Boys and Soar Valley College. Rainham Mark Grammar School is the only sixth-form college in the ME10 area.

The shopping choices in the ME10 postcode district are plentiful. The main shopping centre is the Pentagon Centre located in Gillingham. Here shoppers can find major department stores such as Debenhams, Primark and SportsDirect. Other shops that can be found in this area are supermarkets, banks, restaurants, and late night bars.

For leisure pursuits, ME10 is home to Gillingham FC's Priestfield Stadium, located on Redfern Avenue. It hosts regular football fixtures and also music events. The area is also home to a number of parks. Rainham Marshes is a popular bird-watching area and surrounding rivers such as the River Medway, the River Len, and the River Thames. There are also many sporting facilities available and both local and organised activities.

In addition to all of this, ME10 is home to several historical and cultural amenities, including a large museum located in Gillingham, called The Dockyard Museum, which is run by the National Trust. Other local attractions are Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle and the Historic Dockyard of Chatham, all three of which are popular tourist destinations.

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