The ME7 1EL postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME7 1EL area, explore the ME7 1EL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME7 1EL area, visit the ME7 1EL House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME7 |
| Ward | Gillingham North |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gillingham Central |
| 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 | Gillingham North |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1818 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established renting families / Urban cultural mix / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Multiethnic urban high streets.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Pizza Bello Kebab & Fish Bar, Takeaway Shop
Address: 70 Victoria Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1EL
Kings Store (Premier), Retailers - Other
Address: 107 Victoria Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1EL
The nearest places is Gillingham(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cross Street(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Kent)(0.17 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(14.07 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Skinner StreetPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME7 1LG (0.21 mi) | Details |
| Burnt Oak Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 1LS (0.24 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 1YH (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Saxon Way Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 1SJ (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Rivermead SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | ME7 1UG (0.45 mi) | Details |
| MidKent College0, Good | 16-99 | ME7 1FN (0.49 mi) | Details |
| The GFC SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME7 4DD (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 4HG (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Waterfront UTCSecondary, Good | 14-19 | ME4 4FQ (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Barnsole Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-11 | ME7 2JG (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Brompton AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | ME7 5HT (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 5DQ (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Byron Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME7 5XX (0.81 mi) | Details |
| The Academy of WoodlandsPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME7 2DU (0.90 mi) | Details |
| The Robert Napier SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME7 2LX (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CTR(0.33 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| princes park medical ctrActivesunlight surgery, sunlight centre, gillingham, kent | 01634201272 | ME7 1LX |
| the glebe family practiceActivevicarage road, gillingham, kent | 01634576347 | ME7 5UA |
| napier road surgeryActive151 napier road, gillingham, kent | 01634580480 | ME7 4HH |
The population of ME71EL is 294 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: Below 14 (1598), Between 25 to 34 (1225), and Between 35 to 44 (1114).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 152 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 32.
Regarding education, 65 adults have Level 4, while 37 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (324), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (273).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (156), followed by No religion (88).
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 Routine occupations (48) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (32), and Semi-routine occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (407), and 174 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1275) and Africa (121).