Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent
| Primary City | Rochester, Kent |
| Area of Postal Code ME1 | 21.8 km² |
| Population | 32,424 |
| Male Population | 16,219 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 16,205 (50.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +11.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +8.0% |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.7 years |
| Postal Code Extensions | ME1 1AA, ME1 1AB, ME1 1AD, ME1 1AE, ME1 1AF, ME1 1AG, ME1 1AH, ME1 1AJ, ME1 1AL, ME1 1AN More |
| Associated Cities | Chatham, Kent, Strood, Aylesford, Wouldham |
| Neighborhoods | Burham, Chatham, Chatham, Rochester, Rochester, Town Centre, Wouldham |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.38203770662009° / 0.5046830339176797° |
| Related Postal Codes | ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13, ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME19 |
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Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,098 | 29,327 | 30,013 | 32,424 | 33,278 |
| Population Density | 1,335.1 / km² | 1,345.6 / km² | 1,377 / km² | 1,487.7 / km² | 1,526.8 / km² |
Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent | +11.4% | +10.6% | +8% |
| Rochester | +9.4% | +9.1% | +7.3% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent Median Age
Median Age: 38.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent | 38.2 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| Rochester | 38.2 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Postal Code ME1 Population Density
Population Density: 1,488 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME1 | 32,424 | 21.8 km² | 1,488 / km² |
| Rochester, Kent | 23,768 | 7.3 km² | 3,260 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 55 | 17.5 years |
| Beauty salons | 56 | — |
| Car repair | 59 | 19.9 years |
| Construction of buildings | 89 | 26.1 years |
| Corporate management | 102 | 23.4 years |
| General contractors | 67 | 20.8 years |
| Real estate | 70 | 23.3 years |
| Restaurants | 142 | 23.5 years |
| Shopping | 135 | 28.1 years |
| Shopping other | 142 | 23.3 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code ME1 - Rochester, Kent
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code ME1 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME1 | 367,012 tn | 11.32 tn | 16,839.1 tons/km² |
| Rochester, Kent | 281,063 tn | 11.83 tn | 38,552.1 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 367,012 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,839.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 59.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/15 | 6:52 PM | 3.7 | 65.6 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 6:35 AM | 3.5 | 55.6 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:18 AM | 4.6 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/94 | 11:36 PM | 3.9 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 90.8 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/85 | 11:02 AM | 3.4 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Primary City
is a town and historic city in the unitary authority of Medway in Kent, England. It is situated at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles (50 km) from London. was for many years a favourite of Charles Dickens, who owned nearb..
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