The ME7 2YS postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME7 2YS area, explore the ME7 2YS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME7 2YS area, visit the ME7 2YS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME7 |
| Ward | Watling |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gillingham South East |
| 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 | Watling |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12726 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Households in terraces and flats / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Best One, Retailers - Other
Address: 94 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YS
Master Kebab Takeaway, Takeaway Shop
Address: 88 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YS
Karen's Diner, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 90 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YS
Ela Kendro, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 84 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YS
The nearest places is Luton Road, Upper(0.57 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barnsole Road Top(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Kent)(1.05 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(14.94 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME7 2LX (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Chatham GrammarSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME5 7EH (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Danecourt SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 6AA (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Byron Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | ME7 5XX (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Barnsole Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-11 | ME7 2JG (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Luton Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | ME4 5AW (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME7 4HG (0.66 mi) | Details |
| The Academy of WoodlandsPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME7 2DU (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Featherby Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME8 6BT (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | ME8 6PD (0.84 mi) | Details |
| The GFC SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME7 4DD (0.84 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MEDWAY MEDICAL CENTRE(0.09 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| medway medical centreActivemedway medical centre, 90-92 malvern road, gillingham, kent | 01634578333 | ME7 4BB |
| matrix medical practiceActive10a beacon hill, luton, chatham, kent | 01634406607 | ME5 7JX |
| woodlands family practiceActivewoodlands family practice, gillingham mc woodlandsrd, gillingham, kent | 01634854431 | ME7 2BU |
| napier road surgeryActive151 napier road, gillingham, kent | 01634580480 | ME7 4HH |
| stonecross and west drive surgeryActivestonecross & west dr surg, 25 street end road, chatham, kent | 01634842334 | ME5 0AA |
| eastcourt lane surgeryActive52 eastcourt lane, twydall, gillingham, kent | 01634232144 | ME8 6EY |
| the glebe family practiceActivevicarage road, gillingham, kent | 01634576347 | ME7 5UA |
The population of ME72YS is 325 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1123), Between 55 to 64 (913), and Between 45 to 54 (833).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 245 people, followed by Any other ethnic group with a total of 13.
Regarding education, 72 adults have Level 4, while 47 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (246), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (180).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (155), followed by No religion (132).
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 (70) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Small employers and own account workers (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (397), and 325 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1242) and Middle East and Asia (65).