The ME2 2LH 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 | 5850 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
2J's Pre-School, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, Strood, ME2 2LH
The nearest places is Strood(0.26 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chestnut Road(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Cuxton(1.16 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(15.89 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2JP (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Elaine Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2YN (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Manorway Independent SchoolAll Through, Inadequate | 8-16 | ME2 2HG (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Strood AcademySecondary, Good | 11-19 | ME2 2SX (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants)Primary, Outstanding | 2-7 | ME2 2XJ (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Primary, Good | 7-11 | ME2 2XJ (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 3-19 | ME2 3SP (0.84 mi) | Details |
| St Nicholas Cecv Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ME2 3HU (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Gordons Children's Academy, InfantPrimary, Good | 5-7 | ME2 3HQ (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Gordons Children's Academy, JuniorPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME2 3HQ (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MARLOWE PARK MEDICAL CTR.(0.26 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| marlowe park medical ctr.Activemarlowe park medical ctr., wells road, strood, rochester, kent | 01634719692 | ME2 2PW |
| court view surgeryActivecourt view surgery, 2a darnley road, strood, rochester, kent | 01634290333 | ME2 2HA |
The population of ME22LH is 380 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 300 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 37.
Regarding education, 120 adults have Does not apply, while 46 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (271), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (205).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (219), followed by Christian (123).
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 Semi-routine occupations (48) followed by Routine occupations (41), and Intermediate occupations (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (452), and 175 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1574) and Africa (63).