ME5 7LX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7LX) 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 ME5.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME5 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LX.
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 ME5 7LX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHATHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME5 7LX postcode have the street address of Lydd Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the ME5 7LX postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHATHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME5 7LX is within the town of Chatham.
The ME5 7LX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME5 7LX are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in ME5 7LX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME5 7LX
The telephone area code for ME5 7LX is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME5 7LX
| Latitude | 51.3512798799 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.536270713151 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME5 7LX
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| 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 |
| Landranger 1:50,000 188 Maidstone & The Weald of Kent | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for ME5 7LX
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°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 | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd 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) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of ME5 7LX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Swingate Primary School
Address: Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01634863778
Maundene School
Address: Maundene School, Swallow Rise, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7QB
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact:
Luton Infant & Nursery School
Address: Luton Infant & Nursery School, Alexandra Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Luton Primary School
Address: Luton Primary School, Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01634336900
Oaklands School
Address: Oaklands School, Weedswood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0QS
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Bleakwood Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0NF
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01634864701
Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01634863085
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Address: Kingfisher Community Primary School, Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01634661540
Lordswood School
Address: Lordswood School, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01634336767
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01634337766
England Secondary Schools
Walderslade School
Address: Walderslade School, Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01634861596
Greenacre School
Address: Greenacre School, 157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01634861593
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME5 7LX
MEDWAY DENTAL CARE
Address: 26 KING GEORGE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0TX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 GOULD ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8DP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
WALDERSLADE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 417 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 147 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 LAVENDER CLOSE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0PU
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME5 7LX
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, PRINCES AVENUE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 684964
WAYFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 163 WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, ME5 0HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 841967
MERLIN PHARMACY CONSULTANTS LTD
Address: 54 SILVERWEED ROAD, WEEDSWOOD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0QX
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 861683
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: UNIT 9-10, WALDERSLADE CENTRE, WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 21 SHIRLEY AVENUE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9UR
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
LORDSWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 17 KESTREL ROAD, LORDSWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, CHATHAM, ME5 8TH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 863372
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME5 7LX
M & H VISION CARE
Address: 47 VALE DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XB
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE DOMICILIARY)
Address: G18 INNOVATION CENTRE MEDWAY, MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9FD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 19, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 33/34, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3PD
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
T J WOOLLEY
Address: 60 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME5 7LX
WALDERSLADE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY D
Address: PRINCES AVENUE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 7PQ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DOVE CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 7TD
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
THE CHURCHILL CLINIC
Address: 94 CHURCHILL AVENUE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0DL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842397
WAYFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 183B WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, ME5 0HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
KING GEORGE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52A KING GEORGE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0TT
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 671037
REACH HEALTHCARE
Address: WALDERSLADE VILLAGE SURGERY, 62A ROBIN HOOD LANE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 687200
Transport Links near ME5 7LX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME5 7LX
- Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 3.25 milesDriving Time: 6.52 minutes - Gillingham (Kent)
Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XEDistance: 3.57 milesDriving Time: 6.94 minutes - Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 3.81 milesDriving Time: 8.13 minutes - Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 4.93 milesDriving Time: 9.77 minutes - Rainham (Kent)
Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SFDistance: 5.29 milesDriving Time: 9.89 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME5 7LX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME5 7LX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME5 7LX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Chatham and Aylesford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tracey Crouch |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME5 7LX 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 ME5 7LX 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 ME5 7LX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME5 7LX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME5 7LX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ | 0.25 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Morrisons |
| Asda, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SE | 1.99 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Asda |
| Aldi, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 2.01 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PB | 2.77 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 3.31 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME5 7LX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 2.12 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 2.54 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to 80 High Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 3.18 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 3.42 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 2.13 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 2.23 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 2.68 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS | 3.24 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 1.25 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 2.37 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 3.50 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 5.19 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 5.43 miles | Directions from ME5 7LX to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |