ME1 2AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case ME which means Medway.
- Postal District. In our case ME1.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AR.
The regional mail center for the post area ME is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the ME1 2AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME1 2AR postcode have the street address of Amherst Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME1 2AR postcode is home to a bustling 37 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROCHESTER within the old postal county of Kent.
ME1 2AR is within the town of Rochester.
The ME1 2AR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME1 2AR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME1 2AR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME1 2AR
The telephone area code for ME1 2AR is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME1 2AR
| Latitude | 51.3766749097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.508847373107 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME1 2AR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 163 Gravesend and Rochester | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 178 Thames Estuary | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for ME1 2AR
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME1 2AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME1 2AR
| Average Mbps | 118.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
ME1 2AR has an average download speed of 118.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
600 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (924,635) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (259,406) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME1 2AR
| Average Mbps | 11.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
ME1 2AR has an average upload speed of 11.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,302 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (370,852) have slower upload speeds.
68% of postcodes (805,487) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME1 2AR Postcode
England Secondary Schools
The Victory Academy
Address: The Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 03333602140
Holcombe Grammar School
Address: Holcombe Grammar School, Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 03333602130
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01634842359
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
The Thomas Aveling School
Address: The Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01634844809
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01634543123
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 03333602120
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01634844008
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Greenvale Primary School
Address: Greenvale Primary School, Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01634409521
St Michael's RC Primary School
Address: St Michael's RC Primary School, Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01634832578
Horsted Junior School
Address: Horsted Junior School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Horsted Infant School
Address: Horsted Infant School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Balfour Junior School
Address: Balfour Junior School, Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Balfour Infant School
Address: Balfour Infant School, Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01634338280
Crest Infant School
Address: Crest Infant School, Fleet Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01634844127
St Peter's Infant School
Address: St Peter's Infant School, Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01634843590
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School, Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01634404267
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, King Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YF
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
The Pilgrim School
Address: The Pilgrim School, Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01634338922
New Horizons Children's Academy
Address: New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 03333602115
St John's Church of England Infant School
Address: St John's Church of England Infant School, 4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01634844135
Balfour Junior School
Address: Balfour Junior School, Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01634843833
Warren Wood Primary School
Address: Warren Wood Primary School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01634401401
Delce Academy
Address: Delce Academy, The Tideway, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NJ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
St Nicholas Cecv Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Cecv Primary School, St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01634717120
All Faiths Children's Academy
Address: All Faiths Children's Academy, Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 03333602100
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01634718964
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME1 2AR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18E CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2AB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
NEW ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3A NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1BD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 374 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1DJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
360 HIGH STREET (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 360 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1DJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CROWN COURT CLINIC
Address: 203 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1HB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
PHOTAY AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 196 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1EY
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME1 2AR
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 134-136 DELCE ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2DT
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
BOD PHARMA
Address: THE THORNDIKE CENTRE, LONGLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 2TH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 07958 632336
KARSONS PHARMACY
Address: 69-71 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2BA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 405700
MERLIN PHARMACY
Address: 364 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2BQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842789
PALMERS PHARMACY
Address: 98 PALMERSTON ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5SJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 845624
RYDERS CHEMIST
Address: 130 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1JT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME1 2AR
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHATHAM)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
NIALL O'KANE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 78-80 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
STROOD SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - ROCHESTER)
Address: 117 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4TJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME1 2AR
CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH LIVING CENTRE, DELCE ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2EL
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 334203
CITY WAY SURGERY
Address: 65-67 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2AY
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 843351
THORNDIKE PARTNERSHIP
Address: HEALTH CARE CENTRE, LONGLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 2TH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 817217
BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 29 BRYANT STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5QS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 848911
THE PENTAGON SURGERY
Address: BOOTS THE CHEMISTS, BUILDING A, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
THE KINGS FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 30-34 MAGPIE HALL ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5JY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 810040
Transport Links near ME1 2AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME1 2AR
- Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 0.78 milesDriving Time: 1.86 minutes - Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 1.27 milesDriving Time: 2.93 minutes - Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 1.66 milesDriving Time: 3.43 minutes - Gillingham (Kent)
Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XEDistance: 3.40 milesDriving Time: 7.45 minutes - Cuxton
Cuxton station, Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1ABDistance: 4.23 milesDriving Time: 8.57 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME1 2AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME1 2AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME1 2AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rochester and Strood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kelly Tolhurst |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME1 2AR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Medway Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Medway at the following link Medway.How much is the Council Tax?
Medway Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Medway charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the ME1 2AR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Medway council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Find a library | Medway CouncilHouse Sales in ME1 2AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £175,000 | £137,000 | £156,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £138,000 | £185,750 | £156,917 | 3 |
| 2015 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £192,000 | £201,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £255,000 | £245,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £185,000 | £255,000 | £220,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the ME1 2AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME1 2AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 1.40 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 1.48 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Priory Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2BD | 2.12 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, Strood, ROCHESTER, ME2 4AH | 2.24 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Iceland |
| Aldi, High Street, Strood, ROCHESTER, ME2 4TP | 2.33 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME1 2AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 0.87 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 1.72 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 2.00 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 4.93 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 0.86 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS | 1.36 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS |
| McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 1.39 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 1.69 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 1.39 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 1.64 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 1.75 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, The Parade, Valley Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 5RT | 6.42 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to KFC Gravesend - The Parade |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.93 miles | Directions from ME1 2AR to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |