The ME4 4LU postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME4 4LU area, explore the ME4 4LU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME4 4LU area, visit the ME4 4LU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME4 |
| Ward | River |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside |
| 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 | River |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 144 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Constrained neighbourhoods / Urban cultural mix / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Eat, drink and be merry.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Chatham(0.06 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Brook Iceland(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chatham(0.38 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(14.93 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME4 5QN (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 5DQ (0.32 mi) | Details |
| All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME4 5JY (0.40 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME4 6PX (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Brompton AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | ME7 5HT (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-7 | ME4 6RH (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Phoenix Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | ME4 5QD (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Fort Pitt Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | ME4 6TJ (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Blue Skies SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 11-25 | ME4 6DQ (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Greenvale Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME4 5UP (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Ripplevale School RochesterAll Through, Requires improvement | 6-25 | ME1 1BG (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Oasis Academy Skinner StreetPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME7 1LG (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Byron Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME7 5XX (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Rochester Independent CollegeSecondary, None | 11-21 | ME1 1XF (0.90 mi) | Details |
| The Victory AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME4 5JB (0.93 mi) | Details |
| MidKent College0, Good | 16-99 | ME7 1FN (0.94 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.26 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bryant street medical practiceActivebryant street med prac, 29 bryant street, chatham, kent | 01634848911 | ME4 5QS |
| the kings family practiceActivethe kings family practice, 30-34 magpie hall road, chatham, kent | 01634810040 | ME4 5JY |
| the glebe family practiceActivevicarage road, gillingham, kent | 01634576347 | ME7 5UA |
| castle medical practiceActivehealth living centre, delce road, rochester, kent | 01634334203 | ME1 2EL |
The population of ME44LU is 391 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 35 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1965), Below 14 (1946), and Between 35 to 44 (1590).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 243 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 31.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Does not apply, while 43 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (255), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (254).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (172), followed by Christian (116).
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 (84) followed by Routine occupations (60), and Semi-routine occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (441), and 157 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1272) and Middle East and Asia (158).