ME5 9SB 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 (9SB) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SB.
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 9SB 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 9SB postcode have the street address of Rochester Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME5 9SB postcode is home to a bustling 23 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHATHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME5 9SB is within the town of Rochester.
The ME5 9SB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME5 9SB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME5 9SB 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 9SB
The telephone area code for ME5 9SB is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME5 9SB
| Latitude | 51.3448741748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.505041834098 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME5 9SB
| 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 |
| Landranger 1:50,000 188 Maidstone & The Weald of Kent | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for ME5 9SB
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 69.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 45.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 48.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME5 9SB Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME5 9SB
| Average Mbps | 44.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 47.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 77.930 |
ME5 9SB has an average download speed of 44.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,239 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
20% of postcodes (239,598) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (943,804) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME5 9SB
| Average Mbps | 11.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
ME5 9SB 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 ME5 9SB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Oaklands School
Address: Oaklands School, Weedswood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0QS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Bleakwood Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0NF
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01634864701
Horsted Junior School
Address: Horsted Junior School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Horsted Infant School
Address: Horsted Infant School, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01634335400
Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01634863085
Crest Infant School
Address: Crest Infant School, Fleet Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QA
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01634844127
St Peter's Infant School
Address: St Peter's Infant School, Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU
Distance: 2.23 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: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01634404267
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
New Horizons Children's Academy
Address: New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 03333602115
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01634337766
Warren Wood Primary School
Address: Warren Wood Primary School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01634401401
Delce Academy
Address: Delce Academy, The Tideway, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NJ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Holcombe Grammar School
Address: Holcombe Grammar School, Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 03333602130
The Thomas Aveling School
Address: The Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01634844809
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 03333602120
The Rochester Grammar School
Address: The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact:
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01634844008
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Address: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME5 9SB
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 LAVENDER CLOSE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0PU
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
MEDWAY DENTAL CARE
Address: 26 KING GEORGE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0TX
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
WALDERSLADE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 417 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 147 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 GOULD ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8DP
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SIR EVELYN ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 3LU
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME5 9SB
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 387 MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, ME5 9SE
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 663010
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 21 SHIRLEY AVENUE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9UR
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
MERLIN PHARMACY CONSULTANTS LTD
Address: 54 SILVERWEED ROAD, WEEDSWOOD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0QX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 861683
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: UNIT 9-10, WALDERSLADE CENTRE, WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LR
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, PRINCES AVENUE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 684964
MERLIN PHARMACY
Address: 364 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME1 2BQ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842789
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME5 9SB
SPECSAVERS (MAIDSTONE DOMICILIARY)
Address: G18 INNOVATION CENTRE MEDWAY, MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9FD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
M & H VISION CARE
Address: 47 VALE DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHATHAM)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
MAGIC HAPPENS LTD
Address: 4 HOLBOROUGH ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5NJ
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME5 9SB
WEST DRIVE SURGERY
Address: WEST DRIVE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9XG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
KING GEORGE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 52A KING GEORGE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0TT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 671037
TUNBURY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 16 TUNBURY AVENUE, CHATHAM, ME5 9EH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
REACH HEALTHCARE
Address: WALDERSLADE VILLAGE SURGERY, 62A ROBIN HOOD LANE, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LD
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 687200
REACH HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 62A ROBIN HOOD LANE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, ME5 9LD
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE RD CHATHAM SURGERY
Address: 262 MAIDSTONE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 6JL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842093
Transport Links near ME5 9SB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME5 9SB
- Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 3.18 milesDriving Time: 6.02 minutes - Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 5.83 minutes - Cuxton
Cuxton station, Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1ABDistance: 5.83 milesDriving Time: 7.12 minutes - Snodland
Snodland station, High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5ANDistance: 6.99 milesDriving Time: 11.19 minutes - Halling
Halling station, High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BNDistance: 7.43 milesDriving Time: 10.06 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME5 9SB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME5 9SB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME5 9SB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rochester and Strood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kelly Tolhurst |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME5 9SB 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 9SB 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 9SB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £660,000 | £580,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the ME5 9SB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME5 9SB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SE | 0.34 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Asda |
| Aldi, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 0.73 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME5 7PQ | 2.28 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Morrisons |
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 4.33 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 4.53 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME5 9SB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 2.71 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to 247 High Street |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 3.41 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 4.07 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 4.45 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Holborough Road, SNODLAND, ME6 5SZ | 2.55 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to McDonald's, Holborough Road, SNODLAND, ME6 5SZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 2.71 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS | 2.74 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to McDonald's, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2SS |
| McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 3.45 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to McDonald's, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 0.45 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 3.26 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 3.45 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 4.77 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 5.05 miles | Directions from ME5 9SB to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |