The ME2 2BQ postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME2 |
| Ward | Strood South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Strood South & Temple Marsh |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Strood South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7322 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Rochester(0.38 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Priory Road(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Strood(0.48 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(15.24 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Cecv Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME2 3HU (0.20 mi) | Details |
| All Faiths Children's AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 4UF (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Gordons Children's Academy, JuniorPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME2 3HQ (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Gordons Children's Academy, InfantPrimary, Good | 5-7 | ME2 3HQ (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Manorway Independent SchoolAll Through, Inadequate | 8-16 | ME2 2HG (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2JP (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Elaine Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2YN (0.57 mi) | Details |
| King's School, RochesterAll Through, None | 3-18 | ME1 1TE (0.60 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME2 4JA (0.70 mi) | Details |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester)Primary, None | 3-11 | ME1 1SA (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 3-19 | ME2 3SP (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Hilltop Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME2 4QN (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Temple Mill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 3NL (0.93 mi) | Details |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME1 1YF (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is APEX MEDICAL CENTRE(0.31 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| apex medical centreActiveapex medical practice, gun lane, strood, rochester, kent | 01634720220 | ME2 4UW |
| court view surgeryActivecourt view surgery, 2a darnley road, strood, rochester, kent | 01634290333 | ME2 2HA |
The population of ME22BQ is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 36 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2273), Between 25 to 34 (1620), and Between 35 to 44 (1531).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 240 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 31.
Regarding education, 75 adults have No qualifications, while 44 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (281), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (261).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (168), followed by Christian (119).
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 Routine occupations (44) followed by Small employers and own account workers (40), and Semi-routine occupations (39).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (522), and 210 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1472) and Middle East and Asia (68).