ME4 5EL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5EL) 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 ME4.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME4 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 ME4 5EL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHATHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME4 5EL postcode have the street address of Victoria Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME4 5EL postcode is home to a bustling 38 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHATHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME4 5EL is within the town of Chatham.
The ME4 5EL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME4 5EL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in ME4 5EL 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 ME4 5EL
The telephone area code for ME4 5EL is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME4 5EL
| Latitude | 51.3713622894 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.539191176613 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME4 5EL
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Weather Forecast for ME4 5EL
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | N 7 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 35.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 24.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 37.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME4 5EL Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME4 5EL
| Average Mbps | 98.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 92.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
ME4 5EL has an average download speed of 98.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
783 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
66% of postcodes (784,098) have slower broadband speeds.
34% of postcodes (399,760) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME4 5EL
| Average Mbps | 15.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.030 |
ME4 5EL has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.
30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the ME4 5EL Postcode
Primary Schools
Luton Infant & Nursery School
Address: Alexandra Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AP
Headteacher: Mrs S Hammond
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2018-10-17)
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact:
Luton Primary School
Address: Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Major
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-09-27)
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01634336900
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY
Headteacher: Joanne Strachan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-06-06)
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01634338922
Secondary Schools
The Victory Academy
Address: Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Smith
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 03333602140
Chatham Grammar
Address: Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
Headteacher: Ms Wendy Walters
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-18)
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01634851262
Brompton Academy
Address: Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
Headteacher: Mr Dan Walters
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-09-22)
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01634852341
Higher Schools
MidKent College
Address: Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN
Headteacher: Mr Simon Cook
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-11-16)
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01634383000
USP College
Address: Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW
Headteacher: Mr Dan Pearson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-12)
Distance: 13.54 miles
Contact: 01268756111
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Address: Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND
Headteacher: Denise Brown
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 16.58 miles
Contact: 03455212345
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME4 5EL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 86 ROCK AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5PS
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
LUTON ARCHES DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 425 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4NU
Distance: 0.58 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 193 NELSON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4NB
Distance: 0.65 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
GIBRALTAR HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GIBRALTAR HOUSE, NEW ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4RY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
ASHLEY LUPIN AND ASSOCIATES LTD
Address: 27 RAILWAY STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4RH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME4 5EL
STREET END PHARMACY
Address: 23 STREET END ROAD, CHATHAM, ME5 0AA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 402108
WELL
Address: 22 MAGPIE HALL ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5JY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842129
PALMERS PHARMACY
Address: 98 PALMERSTON ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5SJ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 845624
MEDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 465 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5LJ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 515805
SMITHS PHARMACY
Address: 320 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5JP
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 851852
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: NEW ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4PT
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME4 5EL
T J WOOLLEY
Address: 60 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHATHAM)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: 137 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1AQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
M & H VISION CARE
Address: 47 VALE DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME4 5EL
STONECROSS AND WEST DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 25 STREET END ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0AA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842334
MATRIX MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 10A BEACON HILL, LUTON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 7JX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 406607
THE KINGS FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 30-34 MAGPIE HALL ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5JY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 810040
UPPER CANTERBURY ST SURGERY
Address: 511 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5LH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 573020
BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 29 BRYANT STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5QS
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 848911
MEDWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 90-92 MALVERN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4BB
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 578333
Transport Links near ME4 5EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME4 5EL
- Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 1.34 milesDriving Time: 3.40 minutes - Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 1.91 milesDriving Time: 5.01 minutes - Gillingham (Kent)
Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XEDistance: 1.94 milesDriving Time: 4.80 minutes - Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 3.03 milesDriving Time: 6.65 minutes - Rainham (Kent)
Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SFDistance: 3.94 milesDriving Time: 8.25 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME4 5EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME4 5EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME4 5EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chatham and Aylesford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tracey Crouch |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME4 5EL 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 ME4 5EL 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 ME4 5EL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £185,500 | £185,500 | £185,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £160,000 | £172,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME4 5EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 1.26 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 1.64 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Duncan Road, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4JS | 1.80 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1AQ | 1.81 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ | 2.02 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME4 5EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 0.87 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 1.15 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 2.05 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 3.63 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 0.88 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 1.74 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 1.87 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 2.28 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 0.98 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 1.95 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 2.53 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.58 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 6.82 miles | Directions from ME4 5EL to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |