192POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsME5 8YU

What social class do the population of ME5 8YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is ME5 8YU in Medway, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about ME5 8YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 78%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in ME58YU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Boxley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 62%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in ME5 8YU is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near ME5 8YU

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near ME5 8YU

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in ME5 8YU

Post Offices

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Libraries

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ME58YU Postcode Breakdown

MEAREA5DISTRICT8SECTORYUUNIT
Full PostcodeME5 8YU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownMedway
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyKent
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

ME58YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

ME5 8YU postcode is located in the postal town of Medway. Medway postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode ME5 8YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bredhurst1.7 miles E
Rainham2.5 miles E
Burham3.1 miles W
Detling3.5 miles SE
Chatham4 miles NW
Rochester4 miles NW
Strood4.3 miles NW
Aylesford4.3 miles SW
Stockbury4.4 miles E
Holborough4.4 miles W
Maidstone4.6 miles S
Gillingham4.9 miles N
Brompton4.9 miles N
Upchurch5 miles E
Halling5.1 miles W
London31 miles W
Glasgow363 miles NW
Edinburgh351 miles NW
Cardiff162 miles W
Liverpool205 miles NW
Southampton90 miles W
Saint Ives109 miles W

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