Overview for Hospital Lane, ROCHESTER, ME1 1GZ

Introduction

Rochester (ROTCH-iss-tər) is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway, about 30 miles (50 km) from London. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Chatham, Rainham, Strood and Gillingham. Rochester was a city until losing its status as one in 1998 following the forming of Medway and failing to protect its status as a city. There have been ongoing campaigns to reinstate the city status for Rochester.

Rochester was for many years a favourite of Charles Dickens, who owned nearby Gads Hill Place, Higham, basing many of his novels on the area. The Diocese of Rochester, the second oldest in England, is centred on Rochester Cathedral and was responsible for founding a school, now The King's School, in 604 AD, which is recognised as the second oldest continuously running school in the world. Rochester Castle, built by Bishop Gundulf of Rochester, has one of the best-preserved keeps in either England or France. During the First Barons' War (1215–1217) in King John's reign, baronial forces captured the castle from Archbishop Stephen Langton and held it against the king, who then besieged it.

As well as the historic centre, the suburbs of Borstal and The Delce are also part of Rochester, forming part of the Medway Towns urban area with a population of about 250,000.

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Summary for Hospital Lane, ROCHESTER, ME1 1GZ

South East
This postcode is in the
Fort Pitt
within
Medway
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME1 1GZ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
32
In Progress
69
Completed
0
Cancelled
11

Road Safety near ME1 1GZ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Hospital Lane, ME1 1GZ that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME1 1GZ

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the River neighbourhood.

Kent Police

River Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
109
Dec 2023
97
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
37
Dec 2023
32
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
27
Dec 2023
20

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency.

Rochester and Strood is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Hospital Lane, ME1 1GZ

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME1 1GZ

Latitude
51.383072
Longitude
0.515823

Residents at ME1 1GZ

Households
4
Male
4
Female
1
People per Household
1.25

Sunrise and Sunset at ME1 1GZ

Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME1 1GZ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.36%
Cloudy73.15%
Rain10.07%
Windy6.42%
Other0.00%

Population

Medway
283,000

Deprivation Index

19.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME1 1GZ

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for ME1 1GZ

Introduced
1 Aug 2020

Recent Updates

28 Mar 2024
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Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
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