medway ME7 Postcodes

Medway (ME7)

The ME7 postcode area is located in the Medway postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 1393 individual postcodes.

There are 19 electoral wards in the ME7 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, 17% of people in ME7 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 ME7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

ME7 is a postcode located in the Medway Towns in Kent, in the south eastern region of England. Covering the area between the Towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham, the postcode is bisected by the M2 motorway and is comprises of the ME7, ME7 4, ME7 6, ME7 8 and ME7 9 postcodes, each of which are further divided to allow for specific delivery to be made.

The postcode was created in the late 1960s following a massive expansion in the Medway Towns as part of the overspill population move from the larger cities. This dramatic surge in population necessitated a much needed update to the local postal system, with the changes in postcodes introduced in 1974. Prior to this, the area was covered by a mixture of postcodes many of which were allocated by towns or local districts.

The postcode is home to a large variety of industries, amenities and local attractions, with manufacturing being particularly prevalent. Major companies such as W.H. Smith Publishing, and medical suppliers, Smiths Medical, have their headquarters here.

ME7 is well-connected for commuters, with some of the country's busiest roads running through it. The M2 motorway, connecting Dover to London, runs through the district, as does the main London to Faversham mainline railway. The nearby Chatham and Maidstone East railway stations, offer services to London Bridge and Canterbury West respectively.

The area has a cultural wealth, with attractions such as the Historic Dockyards at Chatham, a variety of museums, and some fantastic parks to explore. The area is also a fantastic location for sports, with six football clubs based in the district, and plenty of other local teams to choose from.

Beyond sports, Medway also has the world's largest collection of preserved warships, the Royal Navy Reserve of ships, the Eltham Palace, the Napoleon Stables at Chatham, and the Turkish Sultans Baths in Strood.

For shopping, the city of Chatham boasts an impressive range of retail outlets, in addition to Rochester High Street, and the out of town shopping mall at Gillingham, which includes many large retail chains such as Next, Debenhams and Boots.

ME7 is an exciting, diverse and vibrant postcode that provides all the benefits of city living whilst still being close to the countryside, making it an ideal spot for both working and leisure time.

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