medway ME15 Postcodes
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Medway (ME15)
The ME15 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1657 individual postcodes.
There are 39 electoral wards in the ME15 postcode area, including Aylesford, Chatham, Faversham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Queenborough, Rochester, Sheerness, Sittingbourne, Snodland, West Malling which come under the local authority of the Maidstone Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in ME15 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 ME15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The ME15 postcode is located in the Medway district, which is within the county of Kent in South East England. The postcode includes the towns of Yalding, Laddingford, East Malling, West Malling and Kings Hill.
Yalding is a sprawling village along the River Medway and is famed for its locks, which include the world's oldest operating pair of locks. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, traditional pubs and its wide range of activities, including boating trips along its infamous waterways, which are still popular among tourists and locals alike. Yalding is also home to the popular medieval church of St. Peter's, which is a Grade I listed building.
The other towns in the ME15 postcode area – Laddingford, East Malling and West Malling – all have interesting histories of their own. Laddingford, for instance, is home to one of the oldest important castles in England, and East Malling has a strong historical connection to its apple-growing industry. West Malling is home to the renowned West Malling Heritage Centre, which provides visitors with a unique insight into the past of the town.
Kings Hill is the largest town in the ME15 postcode and was developed as a rural village in 1997 by Kent County Council. The town offers a range of residential and business locations including a business park, and is home to a variety of features such as the popular Kings Hill Adventure Park, the Kings Hill Sports Park, and a Sports Centre. Kings Hill is home to some of the finest schools in Kent, with a range of good, outstanding and highly performing establishments available.
The ME15 postcode area also includes some lovely countryside spots. The East Malling Trust Nature Reserve, located on the Parish boundary of East Malling and Laddingford, is a gorgeous site with an abundance of wildlife and a lovely woodland area for exploring. All of the towns in the postcode area are part of a borough called Tonbridge & Malling, which offers plenty of cultural attractions, including a wine and spirit festival, a cider festival, poetry and literature festivals, and amazing shopping opportunities.
Demographics
Kent
ME15 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 | ME15 |
| Postal Town | Medway |
| MSOA Name | Maidstone 016 |
| LSOA Name | Maidstone 016D |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
ME15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ME15, 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, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.