ME7 1QB 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 (1QB) 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 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QB.
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 1QB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GILLINGHAM (ME) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME7 1QB postcode have the street address of Garfield Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME7 1QB postcode is home to a bustling 107 residents!
It is situated within the post town of GILLINGHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME7 1QB is within the town of Gillingham.
The ME7 1QB postcode area is composed of 98.11% residential properties, 1.89% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME7 1QB are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in ME7 1QB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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ME7 1QB: Points of Interest
M & B Newsagent
M & B Newsagent is a retail outlet located at 41 Garfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1QB.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 98.11% |
| Commercial | 1.89% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME7 1QB
The telephone area code for ME7 1QB is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME7 1QB
| Latitude | 51.3913768369 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.553495873616 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME7 1QB
| 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 |
Weather Forecast for ME7 1QB
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | 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 | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°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 | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME7 1QB Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME7 1QB
| Average Mbps | 112.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
ME7 1QB has an average download speed of 112.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
716 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
75% of postcodes (884,460) have slower broadband speeds.
25% of postcodes (299,465) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME7 1QB
| Average Mbps | 16.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.150 |
ME7 1QB has an average upload speed of 16.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,108 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
75% of postcodes (890,988) have slower upload speeds.
24% of postcodes (283,545) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME7 1QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Address: Featherby Infant and Nursery School, Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
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: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01634855783
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ST
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01634891050
Burnt Oak Primary School
Address: Burnt Oak Primary School, Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01634334344
Wainscott Primary School
Address: Wainscott Primary School, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact:
The Academy of Woodlands
Address: The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 03000658200
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01634333400
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Address: Oasis Academy Skinner Street, Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01634850213
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Address: Brompton-Westbrook Primary School, Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5DQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01634844152
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: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01634574920
Byron Primary School
Address: Byron Primary School, Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01634852981
Saxon Way Primary School
Address: Saxon Way Primary School, Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01634336720
England Secondary Schools
Brompton Academy
Address: Brompton Academy, Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01634852341
Chatham Grammar
Address: Chatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01634851262
The Robert Napier School
Address: The Robert Napier School, Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01634851157
Medway UTC
Address: Medway UTC, South Side Three Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
MidKent College
Address: MidKent College, Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01634383000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME7 1QB
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FRANKLIN HOUSE, 15 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4DF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 83A HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1BL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 76-78 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1AY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
CHATHAM DENTAL CENTRE
Address: HONEYPOT LANE, KINGSBURY, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4UG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 86 ROCK AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5PS
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 193 NELSON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4NB
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME7 1QB
SUNLIGHT PHARMACY
Address: SUN LIGHT CENTRE, RICHMOND ROAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1LX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 851427
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 1 RAILWAY STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1XF
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 575327
BOOTS
Address: 125-127 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1BS
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: THE HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, BALMORAL GARDENS, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4PN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 581815
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 17 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4LA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 574114
PHARMACY 1ST
Address: 186-188 CANTERBURY STREET, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5XG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 850289
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME7 1QB
4794 GILLINGHAM PIER
Address: PIER ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1RZ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: 137 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1AQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVVY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: UNIT 42 DOCKSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, MARITIME WAY, ST. MARYS ISLAND, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 3ED
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
T J WOOLLEY
Address: 60 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WILMOT SQUARE -CHATHAM)
Address: 30-34 WILMOT SQUARE, THE PENTAGON, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BB
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHATHAM)
Address: 201 HIGH STREET, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4BG
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME7 1QB
PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CTR
Address: SUNLIGHT SURGERY, SUNLIGHT CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1LX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 201272
BALMORAL ROAD SURGERY
Address: 12 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4PG
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BALMORAL GARDENS
Address: HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, BALMORAL GARDENS, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 4PN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 334937
THE CHURCHILL CLINIC RED SUITE
Address: BALMORAL GARDENS, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4PN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE
Address: YELLOW SUITE, BALMORAL GARDENS, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4PN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
THE GLEBE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 5UA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 576347
Transport Links near ME7 1QB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME7 1QB
- Gillingham (Kent)
Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XEDistance: 0.42 milesDriving Time: 1.27 minutes - Chatham
Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PNDistance: 2.98 milesDriving Time: 6.66 minutes - Strood (Kent)
Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DRDistance: 3.42 milesDriving Time: 5.94 minutes - Rochester
Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NHDistance: 3.54 milesDriving Time: 8.27 minutes - Rainham (Kent)
Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SFDistance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 8.48 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME7 1QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME7 1QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME7 1QB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rehman Chishti |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME7 1QB 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 1QB 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 ME7 1QB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £101,000 | £138,000 | £119,500 | 2 |
| 2011 | £123,000 | £124,000 | £123,500 | 3 |
| 2012 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £150,000 | £157,000 | £143,750 | 4 |
| 2015 | £170,000 | £144,000 | £156,667 | 3 |
| 2016 | £176,000 | £190,000 | £194,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME7 1QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME7 1QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Pier Approach Road, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1RZ | 0.45 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Asda |
| Iceland, High Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1AQ | 0.63 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Iceland |
| Aldi, Duncan Road, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4JS | 0.64 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Aldi |
| Iceland, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BN | 2.05 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Pentagon, CHATHAM, ME4 4HP | 2.11 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME7 1QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 0.46 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 1.05 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 1.31 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to 247 High Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 4.20 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 1.23 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 1.31 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 1.78 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 2.10 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 0.58 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 2.59 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 3.41 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, The Parade, Valley Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 5RT | 7.69 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to KFC Gravesend - The Parade |
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 8.04 miles | Directions from ME7 1QB to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |