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The postcode ME4 5LX is located in Medway It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ME4 5LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ME4 5LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ME4 5LX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to ME4 5LX is Gordon Road which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glencoe Road and is 82 m away. The closest railway station is Chatham Rail Station, 1.24 km away.
The closest primary school to ME4 5LX (for ages 11 and under) is Phoenix Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 18, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Victory Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 27, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of ME4 5LX is Lower Bell and is 6.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 28, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Chequers Inn Takeaway Ltd and is 8.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 21, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 114.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 98.2% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ME4 5LX is covered by the Kent police force association and Medway is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ME4 5LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ME4 5LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ME4 5LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ME4 5LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 404 m |
| Phoenix Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 18, 2019) | 405 m |
| Greenvale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 444 m |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 577 m |
| New Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 662 m |
| Luton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 27, 2017) | 677 m |
| Blue Skies School | Special school | 11-25 | Requires improvement (October 31, 2019) | 905 m |
| Chatham Grammar | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| St Michael's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Byron Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| New Horizons Children's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Brompton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Holcombe Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Balfour Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Wayfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Balfour Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 4, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ME4 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenwood Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Lower Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2020 | 6.16 km | |
| Mickey's Cafe Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2022 | 6.16 km | |
| Shell Bluebell Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Shell Cossington (Bluebell Hill) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2012 | 6.68 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Marks School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 6, 2020 | 6.93 km | |
| The Red Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2021 | 6.95 km | |
| Eccles Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 7.22 km | |
| European School Of Osteopathy (Food) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 7.51 km | |
| Kent Wildlife Enterprises Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2019 | 7.58 km | |
| The See Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2020 | 7.62 km | |
| Mytime Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 7.72 km | |
| Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 7.93 km | |
| Dine Alfresco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2022 | 7.97 km | |
| The Chequers Inn Takeaway Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 8.13 km | |
| Yes Chef Boxes Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 21, 2021 | 8.13 km | |
| Maidstone Audi | Exempt October 18, 2013 | 8.26 km | |
| Partners Dining Room And Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 8.26 km | |
| Keemlaw Catering Compliments | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 8.27 km | |
| The Yew Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2021 | 8.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ME4 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Glencoe Road | 82 m | |
| Glencoe Road | 94 m | |
| Magpie Hall Road | 159 m | |
| Haig Avenue | 205 m | |
| Listmas Road | 318 m | |
| Chatham Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Chatham Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| Rochester Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 24.83 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 54.2 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 54.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ME4 5LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Bishop's Hoath Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Snodhurst Bottom | Valley | 1.47 km |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | 1.64 km | |
| Snodhurst Wood | 1.79 km | |
| East Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Whites Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.74 km | |
| North Dane Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Mast Pond | 2.81 km | |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km |
| East Cookham Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Ambley Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Gashouse Point | 3.03 km | |
| Dargets Wood | 3.21 km | |
| West Hoath Wood | 3.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ME4 5LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 114.7 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 1.8% | 100% | 118.4 | 13.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 98.2% | 98.2% | 374 | 36 |
Energy usage data for ME4 5LX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.37265500 |
| Longitude | 0.53388900 |
| OS Easting | 576463 |
| OS Northing | 0166780 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Chatham and Aylesford |
| Electoral Ward | Chatham Central |
| Local Authority District | Medway |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000035 |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Medway |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Medway Towns BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chatham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33039890 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Medway 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Medway 022C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |