ME8 8BY 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 (8BY) 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 ME8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BY.
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 8BY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME8 8BY postcode have the street address of Russells Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME8 8BY postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
ME8 8BY is within Rainham.
The ME8 8BY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME8 8BY are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are detached.
Most properties in ME8 8BY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME8 8BY
The telephone area code for ME8 8BY is 01634 Medway.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.3628221732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.618652601047 |
Retail and Shopping near ME8 8BY
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
STATION ROAD
GILLINGHAM
0.39
ME8 7PH
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RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE
GILLINGHAM
0.47
ME8 7HW
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HIGH STREET
GILLINGHAM
RAINHAM
0.52
ME8 7HS
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MAIDSTONE ROAD
GILLINGHAM
0.90
ME8 0DS
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Gillingham
1.79
WNW
284.33
Sittingbourne
5.31
ESE
107.24
Queenborough
6.78
ENE
57.52
Maidstone
7.52
SW
214.32
Snodland
7.95
WSW
253.50
Sheerness
8.18
NE
49.24
Canvey Island
11.13
N
354.17
Southend-on-Sea
12.90
NNE
18.02
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rochester Youth Hostel
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 17.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 20.00% SW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 17.00% SW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% SW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00% WSW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 16.00% W 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00% WSW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00% WSW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00% WSW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00% W 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00% W 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% SW 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% WSW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% S 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00% W 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% SSE 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% SW 2 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00% N 2 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% E 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% E 2 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 135.500 Median Mbps 77.700 Maximum Mbps 460.000
ME8 8BY has an average download speed of 135.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
417 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,017,562) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (166,662) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 18.800 Median Mbps 19.800 Maximum Mbps 36.000
ME8 8BY has an average upload speed of 18.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,432 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
91% of postcodes (1,073,565) have slower upload speeds.
9% of postcodes (107,644) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Address: Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01795842473
Newington Church of England Primary School
Address: Newington Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01795842300
Holywell Primary School
Address: Holywell Primary School, Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01634623500
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01634388943
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Parkwood Primary School
Address: Parkwood Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01634234699
Park Wood Junior School
Address: Park Wood Junior School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Fairview Community Primary School
Address: Fairview Community Primary School, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01634338710
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01634231901
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01634371892
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: 0.61 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: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01634230998
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01634629080
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Romany Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01634234677
England Secondary Schools
The Howard School
Address: The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01634388765
Rainham School for Girls
Address: Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01634362746
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01634364151
Nearest Dentists
23 MIERSCOURT ROAD
Address: RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8JE
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
THE RAINHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 BIRLING AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HB
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
TOOTHCARE DENTAL
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
KENTENDO (MAIDSTONE ROAD)
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231191
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 8 RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 375047
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: 33-35 PARKWOOD GREEN, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PW
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235880
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 373 MAIDSTONE ROAD, WIGMORE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HX
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 232079
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: COURTENAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 490447
J SPENSLEY
Address: 1 TWYDALL GREEN, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6JY
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231809
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE - GILLINGHAM)
Address: 15D RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM KENT
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, COURTENEY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 19, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 33/34, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
THE CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337642
THAMES AVE SURGERY
Address: 2 THAMES AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9BW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 360486
MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY
Address: 53A-53B MAIDSTONE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
PUMP LANE SURGERY
Address: 13 PUMP LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7AA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231856
Transport Links
Train Stations
Rainham (Kent)
Address: Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Postcode: ME8 7SF
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.40 miles
Newington
Address: Newington station, Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ
Postcode: ME9 7LQ
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 2.25 miles
Gillingham (Kent)
Address: Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE
Postcode: ME7 1XE
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.37 miles
Queenborough
Address: Queenborough station, Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB
Postcode: ME11 5DB
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.73 miles
Swale
Address: Swale station, Sheppey Way, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS
Postcode: ME9 8SS
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.83 miles
Sittingbourne
Address: Sittingbourne station, St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED
Postcode: ME10 3ED
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.21 miles
Kemsley
Address: Kemsley station, Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST
Postcode: ME10 2ST
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.04 miles
Chatham
Address: Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN
Postcode: ME4 6PN
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.38 miles
Rochester
Address: Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH
Postcode: ME1 1NH
Line: Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.93 miles
Strood (Kent)
Address: Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR
Postcode: ME2 4DR
Line: Medway Valley Line|Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.61 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M2 J4Distance: 4.13 milesDriving Time: 6.79 minutesM2 J5Distance: 4.59 milesDriving Time: 8.49 minutesM2 J3Distance: 7.96 milesDriving Time: 10.49 minutesM20 J7Distance: 10.19 milesDriving Time: 14.62 minutesM20 J6Distance: 10.75 milesDriving Time: 13.61 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Gillingham and Rainham Member or Parliament 
Naushabah Khan Contact Details Contact Naushabah Khan Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £173,000 £173,000 £173,000 1 2016 £193,000 £193,000 £193,000 1 2019 £258,000 £258,000 £258,000 1 2022 £292,500 £292,500 £292,500 1
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Local Postcodes
ME8 8LN Blackthorn RoadME8 8BZ Chichester CloseME8 8BF Chichester CloseME8 8NR Farnham CloseME8 8DA Gloucester CloseME8 8DN High Dewar RoadME8 8DS High StreetME8 8NX Mardale CloseME8 8DB Russells AvenueME8 8BX Solomon RoadME8 8DL Solomon RoadME8 8BT Solomon RoadME8 8DH Winchester WayME8 8DD Winchester Way
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near ME8 8BY Supermarket Distance Directions Tesco, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW 0.75 miles Directions to Tesco Iceland, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW 0.75 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU 2.98 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU 2.98 miles Directions to Iceland Sainsburys, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PB 3.94 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near ME8 8BY Burger King Distance Directions Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ 1.57 miles Directions to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY 3.61 miles Directions to 80 High Street 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ 4.14 miles Directions to 247 High Street 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER 4.48 miles Directions to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre
Mcdonald's Restaurants near ME8 8BY Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB 1.61 miles Directions to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD 2.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ 3.89 miles Directions to McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ 4.15 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ
KFC Restaurants near ME8 8BY Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF 3.55 miles Directions to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ 4.87 miles Directions to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD 5.19 miles Directions to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD 5.81 miles Directions to KFC Strood - Commercial Road KFC, Thomsett Way, QUEENBOROUGH, ME11 5AR 6.84 miles Directions to KFC Sheerness - Thomsett Way
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION ROAD | GILLINGHAM | 0.39 | ME8 7PH | View on Google Maps | |
| RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE | GILLINGHAM | 0.47 | ME8 7HW | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | GILLINGHAM | RAINHAM | 0.52 | ME8 7HS | View on Google Maps |
| MAIDSTONE ROAD | GILLINGHAM | 0.90 | ME8 0DS | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 1.79 | WNW | 284.33 |
| Sittingbourne | 5.31 | ESE | 107.24 |
| Queenborough | 6.78 | ENE | 57.52 |
| Maidstone | 7.52 | SW | 214.32 |
| Snodland | 7.95 | WSW | 253.50 |
| Sheerness | 8.18 | NE | 49.24 |
| Canvey Island | 11.13 | N | 354.17 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 12.90 | NNE | 18.02 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Rochester Youth Hostel
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | W 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | W 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | N 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | E 2 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 135.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
ME8 8BY has an average download speed of 135.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
417 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,017,562) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (166,662) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 18.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
ME8 8BY has an average upload speed of 18.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,432 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
91% of postcodes (1,073,565) have slower upload speeds.
9% of postcodes (107,644) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Margaret's Infant School
Address: St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Address: Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01795842473
Newington Church of England Primary School
Address: Newington Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01795842300
Holywell Primary School
Address: Holywell Primary School, Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01634623500
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01634388943
Miers Court Primary School
Address: Miers Court Primary School, Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Parkwood Primary School
Address: Parkwood Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01634234699
Park Wood Junior School
Address: Park Wood Junior School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Fairview Community Primary School
Address: Fairview Community Primary School, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01634338710
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01634231901
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01634371892
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: 0.61 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: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01634230998
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01634629080
Thames View Primary School
Address: Thames View Primary School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, Romany Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01634234677
England Secondary Schools
The Howard School
Address: The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01634388765
Rainham School for Girls
Address: Rainham School for Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01634362746
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Address: Rainham Mark Grammar School, Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01634364151
Nearest Dentists
23 MIERSCOURT ROAD
Address: RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8JE
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
THE RAINHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
MAIDSTONE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 BIRLING AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HB
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
TOOTHCARE DENTAL
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
KENTENDO (MAIDSTONE ROAD)
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231191
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 8 RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 375047
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: 33-35 PARKWOOD GREEN, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PW
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235880
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 373 MAIDSTONE ROAD, WIGMORE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HX
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 232079
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: COURTENAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 490447
J SPENSLEY
Address: 1 TWYDALL GREEN, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 6JY
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231809
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE - GILLINGHAM)
Address: 15D RAINHAM SHOPPING CENTRE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM KENT
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, COURTENEY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 19, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 33/34, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE RED SUITE, 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337620
CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
THE CHURCH VIEW PRACTICE
Address: 103-107 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 8AA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 337642
THAMES AVE SURGERY
Address: 2 THAMES AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9BW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 360486
MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY
Address: 53A-53B MAIDSTONE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0DP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231423
PUMP LANE SURGERY
Address: 13 PUMP LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7AA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 231856
Transport Links
Train Stations
Rainham (Kent)
Address: Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Postcode: ME8 7SF
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.40 miles
Newington
Address: Newington station, Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ
Postcode: ME9 7LQ
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 2.25 miles
Gillingham (Kent)
Address: Gillingham station, Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE
Postcode: ME7 1XE
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.37 miles
Queenborough
Address: Queenborough station, Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB
Postcode: ME11 5DB
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.73 miles
Swale
Address: Swale station, Sheppey Way, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS
Postcode: ME9 8SS
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.83 miles
Sittingbourne
Address: Sittingbourne station, St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED
Postcode: ME10 3ED
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.21 miles
Kemsley
Address: Kemsley station, Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST
Postcode: ME10 2ST
Line: Sheerness Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.04 miles
Chatham
Address: Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN
Postcode: ME4 6PN
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.38 miles
Rochester
Address: Rochester station, 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH
Postcode: ME1 1NH
Line: Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.93 miles
Strood (Kent)
Address: Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR
Postcode: ME2 4DR
Line: Medway Valley Line|Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line
Company: Southeastern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.61 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Naushabah Khan |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £258,000 | £258,000 | £258,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £292,500 | £292,500 | £292,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 0.75 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7HW | 0.75 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 2.98 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ambley Road, Gillingham Business Park, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0PU | 2.98 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PB | 3.94 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 1.57 miles | Directions to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| 80 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AY | 3.61 miles | Directions to 80 High Street |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 4.14 miles | Directions to 247 High Street |
| 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, ME4 3ER | 4.48 miles | Directions to 62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB | 1.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Courteney Road, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0FB |
| McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD | 2.20 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, GILLINGHAM, ME8 6AD |
| McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ | 3.89 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8RZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ | 4.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, CHATHAM, ME4 4BQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Canterbury Street, GILLINGHAM, ME7 5UF | 3.55 miles | Directions to KFC Gillingham - Canterbury Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 4.87 miles | Directions to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 2XD | 5.19 miles | Directions to KFC Sittingbourne - Mill Way |
| KFC, Commercial Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2AD | 5.81 miles | Directions to KFC Strood - Commercial Road |
| KFC, Thomsett Way, QUEENBOROUGH, ME11 5AR | 6.84 miles | Directions to KFC Sheerness - Thomsett Way |