ME1 2XR 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 (2XR) 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 XR.
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 2XR 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 2XR postcode have the street address of Binnacle Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the ME1 2XR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of ROCHESTER within the old postal county of Kent.
ME1 2XR is within the town of Rochester.
The ME1 2XR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME1 2XR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in ME1 2XR 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 2XR
The telephone area code for ME1 2XR is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME1 2XR
| Latitude | 51.3641216441 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.500776686177 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME1 2XR
| 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 2XR
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 22.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 23.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 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 2XR Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME1 2XR
| Average Mbps | 58.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 65.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
ME1 2XR has an average download speed of 58.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,419 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (444,092) have slower broadband speeds.
62% of postcodes (739,130) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME1 2XR
| Average Mbps | 6.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
ME1 2XR has an average upload speed of 6.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,420 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
9% of postcodes (109,201) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,072,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME1 2XR Postcode
England Secondary Schools
The Victory Academy
Address: The Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 03333602140
Holcombe Grammar School
Address: Holcombe Grammar School, Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 03333602130
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01634842359
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
The Thomas Aveling School
Address: The Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01634844809
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01634543123
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 03333602120
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact:
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01634844008
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Horsted Junior School
Address: Horsted Junior School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Horsted Infant School
Address: Horsted Infant School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01634863085
Balfour Junior School
Address: Balfour Junior School, Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
Balfour Infant School
Address: Balfour Infant School, Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01634338280
Crest Infant School
Address: Crest Infant School, Fleet Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01634844127
St Peter's Infant School
Address: St Peter's Infant School, Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU
Distance: 0.92 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: 0.70 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: 1.38 miles
Contact:
The Pilgrim School
Address: The Pilgrim School, Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
New Horizons Children's Academy
Address: New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
Distance: 0.96 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: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01634844135
Balfour Junior School
Address: Balfour Junior School, Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01634843833
Warren Wood Primary School
Address: Warren Wood Primary School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01634401401
Delce Academy
Address: Delce Academy, The Tideway, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME1 2XR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SIR EVELYN ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3LU
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPT.
Address: H M PRISON, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3QS
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18E CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2AB
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
MEDWAY DENTAL CARE
Address: 26 KING GEORGE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0TX
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
NEW ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3A NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 1BD
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 LAVENDER CLOSE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0PU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME1 2XR
MERLIN PHARMACY
Address: 364 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2BQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842789
KARSONS PHARMACY
Address: 69-71 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2BA
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 405700
KARSONS PHARMACY
Address: 33 PATTENS LANE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 6JR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 843177
FOCUS CHEMISTS
Address: 126 BORSTAL STREET, BORSTAL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3JS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 405691
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 21 SHIRLEY AVENUE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9UR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
BOD PHARMA
Address: THE THORNDIKE CENTRE, LONGLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 2TH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 07958 632336
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME1 2XR
M & H VISION CARE
Address: 47 VALE DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XB
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE DOMICILIARY)
Address: G18 INNOVATION CENTRE MEDWAY, MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9FD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHATHAM)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
NIALL O'KANE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 78-80 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AR
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME1 2XR
CITY WAY SURGERY
Address: 65-67 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2AY
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 843351
MAIDSTONE RD CHATHAM SURGERY
Address: 262 MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 6JL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842093
BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 25 WOULDHAM ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME1 3JY
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 25 WOULDHAM ROAD, BORSTAL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3JY
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 408765
WEST DRIVE SURGERY
Address: WEST DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XG
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH LIVING CENTRE, DELCE ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2EL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 334203
Transport Links near ME1 2XR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME1 2XR
- Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 1.87 milesDriving Time: 3.94 minutes - Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 2.36 milesDriving Time: 5.01 minutes - Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 2.75 milesDriving Time: 5.51 minutes - Cuxton
Cuxton station, Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1ABDistance: 7.35 milesDriving Time: 9.47 minutes - Halling
Halling station, High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BNDistance: 8.95 milesDriving Time: 12.41 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME1 2XR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME1 2XR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME1 2XR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rochester and Strood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kelly Tolhurst |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME1 2XR 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 2XR 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 2XR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £115,000 | £265,000 | £190,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME1 2XR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME1 2XR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 1.50 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Aldi |
| Asda, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SE | 1.95 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Asda |
| Morrisons, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ | 2.65 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 2.71 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 2.77 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME1 2XR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 1.66 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 2.49 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 2.92 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 4.89 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS | 1.51 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 1.66 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 2.11 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 2.61 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 0.93 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 2.11 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 2.38 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.11 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 6.39 miles | Directions from ME1 2XR to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |