Overview for Witham Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DS

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 Witham Way, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DS

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

Roadworks near ME2 2DS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
29
In Progress
46
Completed
0
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near ME2 2DS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Witham Way, ME2 2DS that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME2 2DS

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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 Strood South neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Strood South Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
64
Dec 2023
69
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
20
Dec 2023
9
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
12

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 Witham Way, ME2 2DS

3 WITHAM WAY, ME2 2DS
20 Apr 2017
£245,000
3 WITHAM WAY, ME2 2DS
23 Dec 2009
£140,000

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 ME2 2DS

Latitude
51.394461
Longitude
0.483268

Residents at ME2 2DS

Households
8
Male
14
Female
17
People per Household
3.88

Sunrise and Sunset at ME2 2DS

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME2 2DS 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

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME2 2DS

Active
1
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for ME2 2DS

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
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

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