ME3 8AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AR) 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 ME3.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME3 8.
- 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 ME3 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HOO SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME3 8AR postcode have the street address of Hollywood Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME3 8AR postcode is home to a bustling 76 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROCHESTER within the old postal county of Kent.
ME3 8AR is within the town of Rochester.
The ME3 8AR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME3 8AR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME3 8AR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME3 8AR
The telephone area code for ME3 8AR is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME3 8AR
| Latitude | 51.4104255442 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.503058713429 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME3 8AR
| Map Series | Amazon | 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 ME3 8AR
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME3 8AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME3 8AR
| Average Mbps | 114.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
ME3 8AR has an average download speed of 114.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
674 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
76% of postcodes (899,514) have slower broadband speeds.
24% of postcodes (284,453) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME3 8AR
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
ME3 8AR has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME3 8AR Postcode
England Secondary Schools
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
Address: The Hundred of Hoo Academy, Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: 01634251443
Medway UTC
Address: Medway UTC, South Side Three Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact:
Strood Academy
Address: Strood Academy, Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01634717121
England Primary Schools
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: 1.83 miles
Contact:
Wainscott Primary School
Address: Wainscott Primary School, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Address: Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough, Pottery Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9BS
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: 01634338040
Chattenden Primary School
Address: Chattenden Primary School, Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01634250861
Cliffe Woods Primary School
Address: Cliffe Woods Primary School, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01634220822
Hilltop Primary School
Address: Hilltop Primary School, Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
Elaine Primary Academy
Address: Elaine Primary Academy, Elaine Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Address: Bligh Primary School (Juniors), Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01634336220
Bligh Infant School
Address: Bligh Infant School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact:
Bligh Junior School
Address: Bligh Junior School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 2.05 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: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01634717120
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 03333602110
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 03333602110
All Faiths Children's Academy
Address: All Faiths Children's Academy, Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 03333602100
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01634718964
Cedar Children's Academy
Address: Cedar Children's Academy, Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 03333602105
Cedar Primary School
Address: Cedar Primary School, Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01634629079
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
Higham Primary School
Address: Higham Primary School, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01474822535
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME3 8AR
ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 227 FRINDSBURY HILL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4JS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
GM DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.GM-DENTAL.CO.UK
CENTRAL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11 CENTRAL ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3HF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
45-47
Address: CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2BU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE PARADE, ALLINGTON DRIVE, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3ST
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME3 8AR
WAINSCOTT PHARMACY
Address: THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE, MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4LP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 297580
WILLIAMS CHEMIST
Address: 86 FRINDSBURY ROAD, FRINDSBURY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4HY
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718221
PHARMACY @ GUN LANE
Address: GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 724397
BRYANT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 59-61 BRYANT ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3EP
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718039
BOOTS
Address: 83 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AH
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 497549
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME3 8AR
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - ROCHESTER)
Address: 117 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4TJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
NIALL O'KANE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 78-80 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
STROOD SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4AR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVVY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: UNIT 42 DOCKSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, MARITIME WAY, ST. MARYS ISLAND, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 3ED
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME3 8AR
WAINSCOTT SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, ME2 4LP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
WAINSCOTT SURGERY
Address: MILLER WAY, WAINSCOTT, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4LP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY ST
Address: GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near ME3 8AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME3 8AR
- Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 1.17 milesDriving Time: 2.01 minutes - Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 2.31 milesDriving Time: 4.55 minutes - Higham
Higham station, School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQDistance: 2.66 milesDriving Time: 4.19 minutes - Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 3.11 milesDriving Time: 6.22 minutes - Gillingham (Kent)
Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XEDistance: 3.85 milesDriving Time: 6.33 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME3 8AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME3 8AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME3 8AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rochester and Strood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kelly Tolhurst |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME3 8AR 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 ME3 8AR 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 ME3 8AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £390,000 | £375,000 | £382,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £425,000 | £390,000 | £407,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £270,000 | £312,500 | £291,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £670,000 | £485,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME3 8AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME3 8AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, High Street, Strood, ROCHESTER, ME2 4TP | 1.69 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, Strood, ROCHESTER, ME2 4AH | 1.77 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Iceland |
| Tesco, Cuxton Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DE | 1.87 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Priory Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2BD | 2.24 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 3.38 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME3 8AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 1.50 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 2.25 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 2.39 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to 80 High Street |
| Thamsgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend, DA11 0AU | 6.21 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to Thamsgate Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 0.84 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 1.18 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 2.24 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS | 2.32 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 1.18 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 2.49 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 4.09 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, The Parade, Valley Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 5RT | 5.23 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to KFC Gravesend - The Parade |
| KFC, Mulberry Road, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 8QA | 6.67 miles | Directions from ME3 8AR to KFC Gravesend - Perry Street |