The ME2 3UG postcode is in Gravesham, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME2 |
| Ward | Higham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Higham & Shorne |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Gravesham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Higham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gravesham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 27213 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Indian tech achievers / Affluent communities / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Three Crutches, Pub, NightClub
Address: Old Watling Street, Higham, Rochester, ME2 3UG
The nearest places is Shorne Ridgeway(0.92 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Rede Court Road Garage(0.18 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Cuxton(1.77 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(15.97 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Primary, Good | 7-11 | ME2 2XJ (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants)Primary, Outstanding | 2-7 | ME2 2XJ (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Strood AcademySecondary, Good | 11-19 | ME2 2SX (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Gad's Hill SchoolAll Through, None | 3-16 | ME3 7PA (0.85 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME23UG is 363 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (986), Between 55 to 64 (986), and Between 65 to 74 (933).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 255 people, followed by Indian with a total of 75.
Regarding education, 107 adults have Level 4, while 41 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (283), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (155).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (153), followed by No religion (120).
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 (69) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63), and Small employers and own account workers (48).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (336), and 321 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1186) and Middle East and Asia (46).