20,645TOTAL POPULATION
8,293HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£45,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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ME20 POSTCODE REGION

Medway (ME20)

The ME20 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 686 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the ME20 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, 22% of people in ME20 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 ME20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The ME20 postcode is situated in the Medway district of Kent, England, and is part of the ME postcode area. The postcode covers parts of the towns of Aylesford, Bearsted, Ditton, Maidstone, East Malling and West Malling.

It also encompasses some smaller villages, like East Farleigh, Leeds Castle, and Allington, which includes a 24-hectare area of parkland called King Arthur's Park. It was designated an area of historic importance in 2002 due to its importance in English history; the park adds to the rural atmosphere of the area.

The ME20 postcode is home to a plethora of leisure centres and facilities, such as the Aylesford and Ditton pools, Maidstone Leisure Centre, and East Malling Sports Club. There are plenty of local shops, cafes, and restaurants to suit anyone's needs, along with a number of schools in the area, including Aylesford School, West Malling Primary, and Bearsted Primary.

The area has plenty of outdoor attractions, too. This includes Mote Park, a large green space with acres of woodland, rivers, and ponds; it's ideal for anyone looking for a quiet afternoon stroll or bike ride. East Malling also has two nature reserves nearby, and there are loads of local parks liked Westfield Wood and Tovil South.

The ME20 postcode is conveniently located close to transport links in Maidstone and Medway, with fast connections to London. Residents and visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the Kent countryside, with loads of nature trails and country walks perfect for walkers and cyclists alike.

TheME20 postcode in the Medway district is a beautiful part of the UK, blending a mix of old and new, history and leisure, with plenty of attractions for those looking for a relaxed day out or a fun night out.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in ME20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Kent

The county of Kent

ME20 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.

Kent Postal Town Map
Outward CodeME20
Postal TownMedway
MSOA NameTonbridge and Malling 003
LSOA NameTonbridge and Malling 003B
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTonbridge and Malling
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

ME20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of ME20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abbey Gate
Aylesford
Blue Bell Hill
Burham
Burham Court
Eccles
Forstal
Ham Hill
Holborough
Kit's Coty
Larkfield
Little Preston
Millhall
New Hythe
Pratling Street
Ringlestone
Sandling
Snodland
Walderslade
Browse Postcodes in ME20

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (ME) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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Lives are being ruined': Anger at new layer of flats added to existing block

Residents in a block of flats undergoing an upwards extension to add new homes have hit out at the works likened to living on a building site.

Kent Online

Great Stour Riverfest gets under way

A range of free events focused on the second-longest waterway in Kent will be held over a week.

BBC News

Horses help regenerate wildflower meadows

Horses are more environmentally friendly than modern machinery, says the ranger behind the project.

BBC News

Locals stopped looking forward to it - they feared it'

Whitstable's long running oyster festival is back - but it's been a rollercoaster ride over the last 30 years our columnist remembers.

Kent Online

Bulldozers start knocking down 1950's council block to make way for 12m development

Work is underway to knock down outdated council flats dating back to the late 1950s to make way for 46 new homes.

Kent Online

Woman attacked mum on the school run

A scrap between two boys at school led to one woman kicking, punching and pulling the hair of a mother - and all in front of other youngsters.

Kent Online

Most children in care in Medway not local - report

Only a third of looked-after children in the area are from one of the five towns, says a report.

BBC News

Kent maintain survival hopes with Hampshire draw

Kent stave off relegation from Division One for another week as they battle to a draw against Hampshire.

BBC News

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