The ME3 7BD postcode is in Gravesham, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME3 |
| 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 | 19586 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Semi-detached ageing / Prospering countryside life / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Higham(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Forge Lane Shops(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Higham(0.79 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(14.97 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gad's Hill SchoolAll Through, None | 3-16 | ME3 7PA (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Higham Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME3 7JL (0.53 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME37BD is 291 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 274 people, followed by Chinese with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 69 adults have Level 4, while 39 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (330), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (225).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (155), 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 (62) followed by Intermediate occupations (48), and Small employers and own account workers (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (418), and 386 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1423) and European Union EU-8 (17).