119POPULATION
5.6%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsME2 2YU

What social class do the population of ME2 2YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is ME2 2YU 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 ME2 2YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.1%Male
  • 47.9%Female

From the last census, 52.1% of people in ME22YU male, and 47.9% female. Men outnumber women in Strood South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in ME2 2YU is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 12%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.9%WORKING
  • 5.6%UNEMPLOYED

5.6% 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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ME2 2YU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency & Democracy Information

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near ME2 2YU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near ME2 2YU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near ME2 2YU

Events

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What's on near ME2 2YU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near ME2 2YU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near ME2 2YU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near ME2 2YU

Banks

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Banks near ME2 2YU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in ME2 2YU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in ME2 2YU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in ME2 2YU

Libraries

Libraries

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ME22YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeME2 2YU
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Postal TownMedway
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

ME22YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

ME2 2YU 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 ME2 2YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Strood1.3 miles E
Shorne1.8 miles W
Chatham2 miles E
Rochester2 miles E
Brompton2.6 miles E
Higham2.8 miles N
Cobham3.3 miles W
Luddesdown3.7 miles W
East Tilbury3.9 miles N
Gillingham4 miles E
Cliffe-at-Hoo4.1 miles N
Cliffe4.1 miles N
Holborough4.3 miles S
Halling4.5 miles SW
Cooling4.7 miles NE
London26 miles W
Glasgow357 miles NW
Edinburgh345 miles NW
Cardiff158 miles W
Liverpool200 miles NW
Southampton89 miles W
Saint Ives107 miles W

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