ME8 6XW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6XW) 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 ME8.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME7 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XW.
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 ME8 6XW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME8 6XW postcode have the street address of River View
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME8 6XW postcode is home to a bustling 35 residents!
It is situated within the post town of GILLINGHAM within the old postal county of Kent.
ME8 6XW is within the town of Gillingham.
The ME8 6XW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME8 6XW are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced, detached, unknown and enclosed end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in ME8 6XW are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME8 6XW
The telephone area code for ME8 6XW is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates for ME8 6XW
| Latitude | 51.375474218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.594097418726 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME8 6XW Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME8 6XW
| Average Mbps | 92.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
ME8 6XW has an average download speed of 92.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
791 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
62% of postcodes (736,044) have slower broadband speeds.
38% of postcodes (447,806) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME8 6XW
| Average Mbps | 9.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
ME8 6XW has an average upload speed of 9.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
20% of postcodes (232,910) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (946,576) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME8 6XW Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Featherby Junior School
Address: Featherby Junior School, Chilham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Address: Featherby Infant and Nursery School, Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01634623500
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01634231327
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Address: St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01634230998
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01634629080
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Address: Twydall Primary School and Nursery, Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01634231761
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Romany Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01634234677
The Academy of Woodlands
Address: The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 03000658200
Barnsole Primary School
Address: Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01634333400
England Secondary Schools
The Howard School
Address: The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01634388765
Rainham School for Girls
Address: Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01634362746
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01634364151
The Robert Napier School
Address: The Robert Napier School, Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01634851157
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME8 6XW
MJS PATEL & ASSOCIATES
Address: 139 TWYDALL LANE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6JU
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
UJ PATEL IMOS - TWYDALL LANE
Address: 139 TWYDALL LANE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6JU
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 BIRLING AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HB
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
THE RAINHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
MCH HOUSE
Address: BAILEY DRIVE, GILLINGHAM BUSINESS PARK, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0WG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME8 6XW
J SPENSLEY
Address: 1 TWYDALL GREEN, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6JY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231809
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: COURTENAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 490447
BOOTS
Address: RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231191
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 8 RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 375047
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: GILLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, WOODLANDS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2BU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 570161
STURDEE AVENUE PHARMACY
Address: 46 STURDEE AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2HN
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 851616
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME8 6XW
GILLINGHAM KENT
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, COURTENEY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE - GILLINGHAM)
Address: 15D RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
T J WOOLLEY
Address: 60 WATLING STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2YN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: 137 HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 1AQ
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME8 6XW
WALTHAM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4A WALTHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6XQ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231074
PUMP LANE SURGERY
Address: 13 PUMP LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7AA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231856
EASTCOURT LANE SURGERY
Address: 52 EASTCOURT LANE, TWYDALL, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6EY
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 232144
THAMES AVE SURGERY
Address: 2 THAMES AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9BW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 360486
MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY
Address: 53A-53B MAIDSTONE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DP
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
Motorway Junctions near ME8 6XW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME8 6XW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME8 6XW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rehman Chishti |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME8 6XW 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 ME8 6XW 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 ME8 6XW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME8 6XW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 1.52 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 1.52 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Iceland |
| Tesco, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 1.59 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Tesco |
| Iceland, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 1.59 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Iceland |
| Aldi, Duncan Road, GILLINGHAM, ME7 4JS | 3.21 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME8 6XW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 2.28 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to 80 High Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 2.45 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 2.90 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to 247 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 3.11 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 0.81 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 0.84 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 2.91 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW | 3.83 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to McDonald's, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, ROCHESTER, ME2 4DW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 2.24 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 4.10 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 4.52 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 6.45 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, Thomsett Way, QUEENBOROUGH, ME11 5AR | 7.46 miles | Directions from ME8 6XW to KFC Sheerness - Thomsett Way |