medway ME3 Postcodes

Medway (ME3)

The ME3 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 983 individual postcodes.

There are 30 electoral wards in the ME3 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, 20% of people in ME3 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 ME3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The ME3 postcode in the UK is located in northern Kent, in the boroughs of Medway and the county of Kent. It covers an area of approximately 6.59 km2 and includes the towns of Chatham, Rainham, and Gillingham. The postcode was introduced in 1972 when the region underwent major redevelopment, and is now primarily used by businesses and the general public.

With regard to demographics, the ME3 postcode has a population of approximately 44,200 and a median age of 33. The area is largely made up of working-class people, with a large portion of the population being aged 25 or younger. A majority of the population identify as White British, followed by White Other, Mixed British, and Asian British.

The ME3 postcode is served by several schools, both primary and secondary. Rainham School for Girls and the Victory Academy are two of the highest achieving secondary schools located in the area. The University of Kent has its Medway campus in the area, offering Higher Education to students from the catchment area and beyond.

An array of leisure activities are located within the ME3 postcode. The Strand Leisure Park, Retail Park and Chatham Maritime Marina provide residents with areas to shop, eat and relax. The local theatre and cinema promote a range of shows, from comedies to plays to musicals. Additionally, there are several museums and galleries, such as the Chatham Historic Dockyard, which provide educational and cultural experiences.

The ME3 postcode is well-connected to other parts of Kent and the rest of the UK. Chatham Railway Station provides regular services to London, while the M2 motorway and the Valley Corridor make it easy to access other towns and cities across the region. Regular bus services are also available throughout the area, while the Medway Tunnel provides fast access to the south of England.

The ME3 postcode has seen a great deal of redevelopment in recent years. The area is now a thriving residential and business destination, while the Chatham Town Centre has been transformed with the development of new shops, cafes, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The ME3 postcode has become popular among commuters and families looking for a safe and stable area in which to live. It is an area of Kent that combines the best of urban and rural living.

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