ME6 Postcode District
ME6 is the Postcode District for Snodland in Kent
The ME6 postcode district is located in the ME Medway postal area, ME6 has a population of 11,844 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.46 square miles (6.37 square kilometres or 1,573.17 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of ME6. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of ME6
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District overview
The primary settlement in the ME6 postcode district is Snodland, which is located in the county of Kent, England. Snodland has the highest count of postcodes in this district. There are no other significant settlements mentioned for the ME6 postcode district.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector ME6 5, covers Snodland in Kent.
The sector ME6 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are AYLESFORD, SNODLAND, WEST MALLING.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Tonbridge and Malling District (B) area with a total of 308 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| West Malling | 2.75 | SSW |
| Rochester | 5.03 | NE |
| Chatham | 5.40 | NE |
| Maidstone | 5.44 | SE |
| Gillingham | 6.74 | ENE |
| Gravesend | 8.24 | NNW |
| Northfleet | 8.43 | NNW |
| Tilbury | 9.57 | NNW |
| Paddock Wood | 10.51 | S |
| Swanscombe | 10.69 | NW |
| Grays | 11.31 | NNW |
| Sevenoaks | 11.35 | WSW |
| Tonbridge | 11.90 | SW |
| Dartford | 11.91 | NW |
| Swanley | 12.28 | WNW |
| Sittingbourne | 13.02 | E |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 13.47 | N |
| Southborough | 14.09 | SSW |
| Queenborough | 14.85 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 249
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNODLAND | SNODLAND | ME6 5 | 249 |
Street list for ME6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STEVENS CLOSE | 256 |
| NEVILL PLACE | 94 |
| OSTLERS COURT | 84 |
| HIGH STREET | 83 |
| NORMAN ROAD | 51 |
| SALTINGS ROAD | 51 |
| THOMSON CLOSE | 43 |
| ASHBEE CLOSE | 39 |
| SHARNAL LANE | 37 |
| WILLOWSIDE | 36 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 871 |
| Shoplifting | 351 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 311 |
| Vehicle crime | 175 |
| Other theft | 113 |
| Public order | 94 |
| Other crime | 82 |
| Burglary | 81 |
| Drugs | 61 |
| Possession of weapons | 22 |
| Bicycle theft | 16 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | SNODLAND | 23 | ME6 5DF | View map | |
| MALLING ROAD | SNODLAND | 18 | ME6 5AA | View map | |
| HOLBOROUGH ROAD | SNODLAND | 17 | ME6 5NJ | View map |
Schools in the district
St Katherine's School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Katherine's Lane , Snodland
Postcode: ME6 5EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Powell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close , Snodland
Postcode: ME6 5GR
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Vickers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Snodland CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roberts Road , Snodland
Postcode: ME6 5HL
Headteacher: Mrs Holley Hunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Holmesdale School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Malling Road , Snodland
Postcode: ME6 5HS
Headteacher: Mr Glenn Prebble (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colosseum Dental (snodland) | 35 HIGH STREET, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5AG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snodland Medical Practice | CATTS ALLEY, MALLING ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5SN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01634 240296 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paydens Pharmacy | 24-26 HIGH STREET, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5DE | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Catts Pharmacy | SNODLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE, CATTS ALLEY, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5SN | PHARMACY | Call 01634 242077 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Happens Ltd | 4 HOLBOROUGH ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5NJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Buchanan Optometrists - Snodland | 56 MALLING ROAD, SNODLAND, KENT, ME6 5NB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £479,688 | 16 | £427,885 | 13 | £472,617 | 15 | £481,666 | 9 |
| Semi-detached | £358,883 | 60 | £335,016 | 45 | £342,473 | 55 | £380,359 | 56 |
| Terraced | £303,975 | 75 | £294,786 | 87 | £281,446 | 74 | £295,200 | 105 |
| Flats | £207,989 | 27 | £210,021 | 34 | £200,563 | 24 | £220,427 | 46 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Snodland
CRS Code: SDA
Operator: SE
Line: Medway Valley Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessible motorway junctions
M20 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.83
Average Driving Distance: 2.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 307
M20 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.97
Average Driving Distance: 5.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 187
M26 J2A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.27
Average Driving Distance: 4.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 34
M20 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.72
Average Driving Distance: 5.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 307
M2 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.35
Average Driving Distance: 4.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 90
M20 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.89
Average Driving Distance: 6.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 33
M2 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.37
Average Driving Distance: 8.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 274
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| ME6 5 | Medway Valley Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | E | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| M | E | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The ME6 postal code covers the settlement of SNODLAND.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The ME6 Postcode shares a border with ME2 (ROCHESTER, Halling, Strood), ME20 (Larkfield, AYLESFORD, Ditton) and ME1 (ROCHESTER, Wouldham, Burham).
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