The ME13 8LA postcode is in Swale, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME13 8LA area, explore the ME13 8LA Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME13 |
| Ward | Watling |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Faversham East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Swale |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Canterbury |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Watling |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 23955 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Comfortable suburbia / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Preston(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Mall(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Faversham(0.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(19.60 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 11-19 | ME13 8RZ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Ethelbert Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME13 8SQ (0.27 mi) | Details |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME13 8AP (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME13 7BQ (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME13 8TX (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Davington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME13 7EQ (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Bysing Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME13 7NU (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is NEWTON PLACE SURGERY(0.27 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| newton place surgeryActivenewton place surgery, newton road, faversham, kent | 01795530777 | ME13 8FH |
| faversham medical practiceActivethe faversham health ctr, bank street, faversham, kent | 01795905577 | ME13 8QR |
The population of ME138LA is 283 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1898), Between 55 to 64 (1509), and Between 25 to 34 (1491).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 237 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 22.
Regarding education, 118 adults have Level 4, while 23 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (412), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (287).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (133), followed by No religion (122).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (65) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47), and Intermediate occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (510), and 507 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1779) and European Union EU-14 (31).