ME9 7JA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7JA) 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 ME9.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME9 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JA.
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 ME9 7JA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SITTINGBOURNE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME9 7JA postcode have the street address of Cumberland Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME9 7JA postcode is home to a bustling 72 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SITTINGBOURNE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME9 7JA is within the village of Lower Halstow.
The ME9 7JA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME9 7JA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in ME9 7JA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for ME9 7JA
| Latitude | 51.3717206677 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.670659799604 |
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Weather Forecast for ME9 7JA
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | N 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 13 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME9 7JA Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME9 7JA
| Average Mbps | 61.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
ME9 7JA has an average download speed of 61.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,324 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
40% of postcodes (474,755) have slower broadband speeds.
60% of postcodes (708,562) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME9 7JA
| Average Mbps | 11.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
ME9 7JA has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.
64% of postcodes (760,822) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the ME9 7JA Postcode
Primary Schools
Lower Halstow Primary School
Address: School Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES
Headteacher: Mrs Tara Deevoy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-14)
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01795842344
Newington Church of England Primary School
Address: School Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Headteacher: Mrs Tara Deevoy
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-15)
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01795842300
Holywell Primary School
Address: Forge Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Headteacher: Mr Darran Callaghan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-11-02)
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Westlands School
Address: Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
Headteacher: Miss Christina Honess
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-02-27)
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: 01795477475
Borden Grammar School
Address: Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
Headteacher: Mr Ashley Tomlin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-24)
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: 01795424192
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Pump Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Agnes Hart
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-25)
Distance: 5.22 miles
Contact: 01634364151
Higher Schools
MidKent College
Address: Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN
Headteacher: Mr Simon Cook
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-11-16)
Distance: 9.05 miles
Contact: 01634383000
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Address: Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND
Headteacher: Denise Brown
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 11.92 miles
Contact: 03455212345
USP College
Address: Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW
Headteacher: Mr Dan Pearson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-12)
Distance: 14.50 miles
Contact: 01268756111
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME9 7JA
23 MIERSCOURT ROAD
Address: RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8JE
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
THE RAINHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HX
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DH
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 BIRLING AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HB
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
MILTON REGIS DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 95B HIGH STREET, MILTON REGIS, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2AR
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
BESPOKE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 95B HIGH STREET, MILTON REGIS, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 2AR
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME9 7JA
NEWINGTON PHARMACY
Address: 44 NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, NEWINGTON, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME9 7JL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 844131
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: QUARTZ WAY, OFF JACINTH DRIVE, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 5JA
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 438558
IWADE PHARMACY
Address: UNITS D&E IWADE VILLAGE CENTRE, 1 THE STREET, IWADE, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8SH
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 439368
BOOTS
Address: RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231191
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 8 RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 375047
KEMSLEY PHARMACY
Address: JOHN GOODHEW MEDICAL CENTRE, GROVEHURST ROAD, KEMSLEY, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 2ST
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 431270
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME9 7JA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE - GILLINGHAM)
Address: 15D RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
SNK EYECARE LTD (SITTINGBOURNE)
Address: 114 HIGH STREET, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 4PL
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SITTINGBOURNE)
Address: UNIT 7/8, THE FORUM, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 3DL
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS (SITTINGBOURNE)
Address: 99 HIGH STREET, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 4AJ
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME9 7JA
SHAUNAK LN
Address: 56 OAK LANE UPCHURCH, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME9 7AU
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
NEWINGTON SURGERY
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, NEWINGTON, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 7JR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
IWADE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1 MONINS ROAD, IWADE, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME9 8TY
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 413100
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 29 QUARTZ WAY, THE MEADS, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 5AA
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 477266
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near ME9 7JA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME9 7JA
- Newington
Newington station, Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQDistance: 1.74 milesDriving Time: 2.60 minutes - Rainham (Kent)
Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SFDistance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 6.83 minutes - Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne station, St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EDDistance: 4.64 milesDriving Time: 8.32 minutes - Kemsley
Kemsley station, Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2STDistance: 5.88 milesDriving Time: 8.19 minutes - Swale
Swale station, Sheppey Way, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SSDistance: 5.89 milesDriving Time: 7.67 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME9 7JA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME9 7JA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME9 7JA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gordon Henderson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME9 7JA Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Swale District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Swale District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Swale District at the following link Swale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Swale District 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 Swale District 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 ME9 7JA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in ME9 7JA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £250,000 | £296,500 | £258,833 | 3 |
| 2012 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £265,000 | £241,000 | £253,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £295,000 | £340,000 | £317,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £285,000 | £475,000 | £380,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £361,000 | £385,000 | £373,000 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME9 7JA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Quartz Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 5AB | 3.99 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Tesco |
| Tesco, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 4.43 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Tesco |
| Iceland, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 4.43 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Iceland |
| Asda, Trinity Trading Estate, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2PD | 5.27 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Asda |
| Morrisons, Milton Road, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 3EX | 5.36 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME9 7JA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 3.43 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Neats Court Retail Park, Isle Of Sheppey, ME11 5AR | 4.63 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to Neats Court Retail Park |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 5.53 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to 80 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 6.21 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ | 2.11 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ |
| McDonald's, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 3.35 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to McDonald's, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD |
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 3.84 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 4.10 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 3.35 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, Thomsett Way, QUEENBOROUGH, ME11 5AR | 4.62 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to KFC Sheerness - Thomsett Way |
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 5.51 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 7.18 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 7.79 miles | Directions from ME9 7JA to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |