10,235TOTAL POPULATION
4,295HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£42,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Spending a fortune on conveyancing?

Conveyancing Quotes

Compare instant, low-cost online quotes from trusted conveyancing solicitors.

Backed by experts, our no-obligation service searches through the best conveyancing quotes on the market to save you time and money.

Instant quotes
No obligation
Backed by experts
Stress free
Fully compliant
GET QUOTES NOW
ME6 POSTCODE REGION

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.


Postcode Disclaimer notice


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%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 21% 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%.

ME Postcode Wall Map
ME6Kent

Kent

The county of 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.

Kent Postal Town Map
Outward CodeME6
Postal TownMedway
MSOA NameTonbridge and Malling 002
LSOA NameTonbridge and Malling 002G
CountyKent
RegionKent
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTonbridge and Malling
Area ClassificationUrban 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:


Birling
Burham Court
Ditton
East Malling
Halling
Ham Hill
Holborough
Holt Hill
Horn Street
Horn Street
Larkfield
Leybourne
Lunsford
Mill Street
New Hythe
New Town
Paddlesworth
Snodland
West Malling
Wouldham
Browse Postcodes in ME6

Dig even deeper into the ME6 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

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'.

Your views ofME6

Chris H

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

We don't have any views of ME6 right now. If you live in ME6 or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of ME6

People need your local expertise. If you live in ME6 or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the ME6 postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----


Fire crews tackle garage fire

Firefighters urged residents to close windows and doors as they tackled a garage fire.

Kent Online

Mixed-use London freehold to lead Allsop's March residential auction

Thefreeholdbuilding in Hampstead is guided at 2.5m-plus.

Property Week

Mosque serves thousands of meals during Ramadan

The building has recently been extended from a four-bedroom house into a Mosque that hosts hundreds.

BBC News

Owl sanctuary home to Paul O'Grady's pets under threat

Bosses at an owl sanctuary which looks after two of Paul O'Grady's pets are appealing for help as the site comes under threat of closure.

Kent Online

Places for People acquires Rosewood Housing

The affordable homes provider was previously owned by housing developer Inland Homes.

Property Week

UK Space Agency primed for Harwell Campus landing

The government agency has taken around 10,500 sq ft of space in the Quad Two building.

Property Week

Award-winning visitor centre to shut due to rising costs'

An award-winning visitor centre is to close due to rising costs and falling visitor numbers, bosses say.

Kent Online

Johnson & Johnson signs lease at Tempo in Maidenhead

The pharmaceuticals giantwill move staff from its Thames Valley campuses in High Wycombe and Pinewood to the L&G-owned building.

Property Week

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more