The ME2 2SZ 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 | Rede Common |
| 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 | 5685 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Constrained young families / Hampered neighbourhoods / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Strood(0.90 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bligh Way Shops(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Cuxton(1.30 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(16.11 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bligh Primary School (Infants)Primary, Outstanding | 2-7 | ME2 2XJ (0.20 mi) | Details |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Primary, Good | 7-11 | ME2 2XJ (0.20 mi) | Details |
| Strood AcademySecondary, Good | 11-19 | ME2 2SX (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Elaine Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2YN (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME2 2JP (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Manorway Independent SchoolAll Through, Inadequate | 8-16 | ME2 2HG (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 3-19 | ME2 3SP (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MARLOWE PARK MEDICAL CTR.(0.53 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 ME22SZ is 368 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1371), Between 35 to 44 (872), and Between 25 to 34 (822).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 313 people, followed by African with a total of 13.
Regarding education, 107 adults have Does not apply, while 44 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (244), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (196), followed by Christian (131).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (69) followed by Routine occupations (43), and Semi-routine occupations (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (374), and 309 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1404) and Middle East and Asia (46).