Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code ME2 | 30.6 km² |
| Population | 39,446 |
| Male Population | 19,287 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 20,159 (51.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +9.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +7.4% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 38 years |
| Female Median Age | 38.8 years |
| Postal Code Extensions | ME2 1AA, ME2 1AB, ME2 1AD, ME2 1AE, ME2 1AF, ME2 1AG, ME2 1AH, ME2 1AJ, ME2 1AL, ME2 1AN More |
| Associated Cities | Chatham, Kent, Strood, Rochester, Kent, Snodland |
| Neighborhoods | Cuxton, Halling, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Strood, Wainscott |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.39504997535558° / 0.48822370833595297° |
| Related Postal Codes | ME10, ME11, ME20, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME6, ME7, ME8, ME9 |
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Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,102 | 36,135 | 36,737 | 39,446 | 40,771 |
| Population Density | 1,178.4 / km² | 1,179.4 / km² | 1,199.1 / km² | 1,287.5 / km² | 1,330.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom | +9.3% | +9.2% | +7.4% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom | 38.4 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 38 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code ME2 Population Density
Population Density: 1,288 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME2 | 39,446 | 30.6 km² | 1,288 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 ME2 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 82 | 19.5 years |
| Car repair | 139 | 23.5 years |
| Construction of buildings | 122 | 29.5 years |
| Corporate management | 147 | 24.2 years |
| Education other | 65 | 20.5 years |
| Electrical installation | 80 | 25.4 years |
| Electronics stores | 66 | 31.1 years |
| General contractors | 98 | 30.9 years |
| Real estate | 71 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 92 | 20.5 years |
| Shopping | 184 | 30.6 years |
| Shopping other | 186 | 32.7 years |
| Technical construction services | 68 | 33.1 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 81 | 25.5 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code ME2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code ME2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code ME2 | 459,570 tn | 11.65 tn | 15,000.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code ME2 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 459,570 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,000.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 58.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/15 | 6:52 PM | 3.7 | 66.9 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 6:35 AM | 3.5 | 57.3 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:18 AM | 4.6 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/94 | 11:36 PM | 3.9 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 90 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/85 | 11:02 AM | 3.4 | 63.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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