medway ME13 Postcodes
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Medway (ME13)
The ME13 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1222 individual postcodes.
There are 88 electoral wards in the ME13 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, 27% of people in ME13 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 ME13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The ME13 postcode is part of the Medway district, a local government district in north Kent, England. It is situated on the west bank of River Medway, south of Swale and north of Maidstone.
The ME13 postcode refers to an area that covers the towns of Faversham, Sittingbourne and Sheppey, as well as the smaller settlements of the Blean, Grove, Iwade, Lynsted, Norton and Oare. This area is home to around 60,000 people, making it the second-most populous district in the Medway towns, after Chatham and Gillingham.
Faversham is a historic market town with an attractive centre and a wide range of amenities. Sittingbourne also has a bustling centre, while Sheppey offers a diverse landscape of marshland, farmland, shingle beaches and scenic coastline.
The postcode also serves a number of rural villages surrounding these three towns, including Bapchild, Bredgar, Davington, Murston, Newington, Rodmersham and Teynham.
ME13 is home to many cultural attractions such as the historic Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre in Faversham, the Sittingbourne Heritage Museum and the Goods Shed at Sittingbourne Station. It also has a range of outdoor activities like golf, fishing, bird watching and walking trails.
Moreover, education in the area is well-served by a variety of educational institutions such as Faversham College, New Line Learning Academy and Oare Primary School, among others. Shopping, leisure and recreational facilities are also available in the area, including Swale Film House in Faversham, Sheppey Leisure Complex and Mote Park in Sittingbourne.
Transport links in the area are good, with regular buses to Faversham, Sittingbourne and Maidstone, along with trains to London and other places in the Medway Towns. It is also conveniently located close to the M2 motorway.
Demographics
Kent
ME13 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.
| Outward Code | ME13 |
| Postal Town | Medway |
| MSOA Name | Swale 016 |
| LSOA Name | Swale 016A |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Swale |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
ME13 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ME13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.