ME7 5LS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LS) 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 ME7.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME7 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LS.
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 ME7 5LS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME7 5LS postcode have the street address of Rainham Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME7 5LS postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of GILLINGHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME7 5LS is within the town of Gillingham.
The ME7 5LS postcode area is composed of 94.44% residential properties, 5.56% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME7 5LS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in ME7 5LS are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in ME7 5LS fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include Front Building 59, Rainham Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 94.44% |
| Commercial | 5.56% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME7 5LS
The telephone area code for ME7 5LS is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME7 5LS
| Latitude | 51.3743017532 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.548780449376 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME7 5LS Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME7 5LS
| Average Mbps | 107.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
ME7 5LS has an average download speed of 107.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
644 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
72% of postcodes (852,496) have slower broadband speeds.
28% of postcodes (331,501) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME7 5LS
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
ME7 5LS has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME7 5LS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Featherby Junior School
Address: Featherby Junior School, Chilham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT
Distance: 1.12 miles
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Address: Featherby Infant and Nursery School, Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
Luton Infant & Nursery School
Address: Luton Infant & Nursery School, Alexandra Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Luton Primary School
Address: Luton Primary School, Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01634336900
New Road Primary School
Address: New Road Primary School, Bryant Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QN
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01634843084
Greenvale Primary School
Address: Greenvale Primary School, Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01634409521
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: 01634629080
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact:
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Address: Twydall Primary School and Nursery, Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01634231761
Hempstead Infant School
Address: Hempstead Infant School, Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01634336963
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Romany Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01634234677
The Academy of Woodlands
Address: The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 03000658200
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01634333400
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Address: Oasis Academy Skinner Street, Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01634850213
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01634855783
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Napier Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01634574920
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Address: Kingfisher Community Primary School, Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01634661540
Byron Primary School
Address: Byron Primary School, Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01634852981
Maundene School
Address: Maundene School, Swallow Rise, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7QB
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact:
Wayfield Primary School
Address: Wayfield Primary School, Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 03000658230
Wayfield Primary School
Address: Wayfield Primary School, Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Saxon Way Primary School
Address: Saxon Way Primary School, Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01634336720
Phoenix Primary School
Address: Phoenix Primary School, Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01634829009
Burnt Oak Primary School
Address: Burnt Oak Primary School, Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01634334344
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01634338922
St Michael's RC Primary School
Address: St Michael's RC Primary School, Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01634832578
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: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01634844135
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: 2.02 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Howard School
Address: The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01634388765
Rainham School for Girls
Address: Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01634362746
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01634364151
The Robert Napier School
Address: The Robert Napier School, Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01634851157
Brompton Academy
Address: Brompton Academy, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01634852341
Chatham Grammar
Address: Chatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: 01634851262
The Victory Academy
Address: The Victory Academy, Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 03333602140
Medway UTC
Address: Medway UTC, South Side Three Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01634842359
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Address: Fort Pitt Grammar School, Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
MidKent College
Address: MidKent College, Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01634383000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME7 5LS
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 193 NELSON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4NB
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 86 ROCK AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5PS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 0.34 miles
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LUTON ARCHES DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 425 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4NU
Distance: 0.72 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FRANKLIN HOUSE, 15 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4DF
Distance: 0.80 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 83A HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1BL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME7 5LS
MEDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 465 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5LJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 515805
SMITHS PHARMACY
Address: 320 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5JP
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 851852
MEDICLINIC PHARMACY
Address: 74-76 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, ME7 2YW
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 853087
STREET END PHARMACY
Address: 23 STREET END ROAD, CHATHAM, ME5 0AA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 402108
PHARMACY 1ST
Address: 186-188 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5XG
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 850289
WELL
Address: 22 MAGPIE HALL ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 5JY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842129
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME7 5LS
T J WOOLLEY
Address: 60 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: 137 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1AQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHATHAM)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
4794 GILLINGHAM PIER
Address: PIER ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1RZ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME7 5LS
UPPER CANTERBURY ST SURGERY
Address: 511 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 573020
MATRIX MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 10A BEACON HILL, LUTON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 7JX
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 406607
MEDWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 90-92 MALVERN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4BB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 578333
STONECROSS AND WEST DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 25 STREET END ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 0AA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 842334
NAPIER ROAD SURGERY
Address: 151 NAPIER ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4HH
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 580480
THE GLEBE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5UA
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 576347
Motorway Junctions near ME7 5LS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME7 5LS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME7 5LS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rehman Chishti |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME7 5LS 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 ME7 5LS 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 CouncilPostcodes near the ME7 5LS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME7 5LS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Duncan Road, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4JS | 1.29 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1AQ | 1.36 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Iceland |
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 1.54 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 1.89 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 2.06 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME7 5LS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 0.94 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to 80 High Street |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 1.05 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to 247 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 1.94 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 3.44 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 1.06 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 1.28 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 1.52 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 2.34 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 0.77 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 2.39 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 2.75 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 6.84 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 7.07 miles | Directions from ME7 5LS to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |