Overview for Lower Rochester Road, ROCHESTER, ME3 7HB

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 Lower Rochester Road, ROCHESTER, ME3 7HB

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Higham
in
Higham & Shorne
within
Gravesham
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near ME3 7HB

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
22
In Progress
35
Completed
9
Cancelled
4

Road Safety near ME3 7HB

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Lower Rochester Road, ME3 7HB that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME3 7HB

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Gravesham parliamentary constituency.

Gravesham is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Adam Holloway (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Lower Rochester Road, ME3 7HB

1 CHERRY GARDEN COTTAGES, ME3 7HB
3 Jan 2013
£296,000

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 ME3 7HB

Latitude
51.42687
Longitude
0.474092

Residents at ME3 7HB

Households
3
Male
5
Female
3
People per Household
2.67

Sunrise and Sunset at ME3 7HB

Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:26

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME3 7HB is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.52%
Cloudy68.99%
Rain8.87%
Windy12.62%
Other0.00%

Population

Gravesham
109,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME3 7HB

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for ME3 7HB

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
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
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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