medway ME2 Postcodes
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Medway (ME2)
The ME2 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1191 individual postcodes.
There are 27 electoral wards in the ME2 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, 19% of people in ME2 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 ME2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The ME2 postcode is an area in the Medway district of the county of Kent, United Kingdom. The postcode covers a large area from Twydall and Rainham in the north west, to Middle Stoke and Woodside in the south east. The postcode is divided into two areas, ME2 1 and ME2 2.
ME2 1 contains the areas of Twydall (the residential areas near Gillingham Football Club's Priestfield Stadium), Rainham Mark, Hempstead, Parkwood, Wigmore, Rainham Village and Lower Rainham. This area is well served by amenities with numerous supermarkets, shops and pubs.
ME2 2 includes Middle Stoke, Bredhurst, Walderslade, Chatham, Walderslade Woods, Lordswood, Hempstead Valley, Woodside, Walderslade Heights and Wayfield. It is a predominantly residential area with many pleasant suburban streets. Hempstead Valley shopping centre is located at the south end of ME2 2 and has a range of shops and restaurants.
The local transport network is excellent. Chatham railway station is the main station, with regular services to London, Dartford and Sittingbourne. Elsewhere, there are fast bus services to Gillingham, Maidstone and Gravesend. This part of Kent is also home to many cyclists, with plenty of safe routes, including the Green Chain Walk and the Tudor Trail Cycleway.
The area is well known for its picturesque country parks, such as Capstone and Riverside Country Parks, both of which have stunning views of the River Medway and the surrounding countryside. The area also benefits from excellent leisure facilities, including Gillingham Sports Club, which offers activities such as tennis, hockey and golf.
ME2 is an excellent place to live thanks to its well-connected transport links, wonderful leisure facilities and beautiful countryside. It really is a great place to call home.
Demographics
Kent
ME2 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 | ME2 |
| Postal Town | Medway |
| MSOA Name | Medway 028 |
| LSOA Name | Medway 028C |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
ME2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ME2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.