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Gillingham North East

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About

Gillingham North East is a residential district located on the northern edge of Medway. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and several local parks, including the open spaces around Darland Banks. Its road network provides direct connections to the Medway City Estate, a significant local employment zone, and the wider motorway system. The area sits on elevated ground, offering views across the Medway Towns.

The district includes the Twydall neighbourhood, centred around its local shopping precinct. Housing is primarily a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The area is served by several primary schools and community facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of ancient woodland at Darland Banks, which contrasts with the surrounding urban development.

Area overview

On average Gillingham North East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. There are 2 schools in Gillingham North East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gillingham North East is home to around 7,386 people, with a population density of about 4,498.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham North East Population
7,386
Population density
4,498.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.36(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.23(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.75(+51%)
Other theft
4.6(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.93(+4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,687
76.98%
African
396
5.36%
Other White
288
3.9%
Indian
158
2.14%
Caribbean
109
1.48%
Total population: 7,388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,371
24.32%
No qualifications
1,080
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
936
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
13.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
890
31.56%
Owns outright
634
22.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
539
19.11%
Other social rented
344
12.2%
Social rents from council
280
9.93%
Total households: 2,820

Property prices in Gillingham North East

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £293,500 in Gillingham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham North East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£356,000
Flats7£165,000
Semi-Detached12£337,137
Terraced57£292,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North East.

All postcodes in Gillingham North East

ME72AW

Owens Way

ME72RH

Eastern Road

ME72WJ

Herleva Way

ME72PT

Grange Road

ME72PZ

Bluebell Close

ME72TL

Grange Road

ME72WG

Odo Rise

ME72RW

Mariners View

ME72TU

Danes Hill

ME72WD

Bayeux Gardens

ME71SJ

Church Path

ME72NW

Cavendish Avenue

ME72ST

Waterside Lane

ME72SY

Woodlands Road

ME72RE

King Edward Road

ME72SZ

Woodlands Road

ME72TD

Hazlemere Drive

ME72PY

Firethorn Close

ME71UJ

Davenport Avenue

ME71SH

Ingram Road

ME72PU

Grange Road

ME72NR

Elm Road

ME72QG

Griffin Court

ME72QS

Grange Road

ME72RJ

Grange Road

ME72RX

Victory Cottages

ME72WE

Fitzgilbert Close

ME72XS

Lower Rainham Road

ME72NY

Waterside Lane

ME71SS

Gillingham Green

ME72QJ

Groombridge Drive

ME72SP

Woodlands Road

ME72TG

Hazlemere Drive

ME71UB

Pier Road

ME72PF

Lawson Court

ME72BB

Sovereign Place

ME72RF

King Edward Road

ME72PX

Grange Road

ME71SW

Church Street

ME72TT

Thirlmere Close

ME71YF

Railway Street

ME72QX

Court Lodge Road

ME71YG

Railway Street

ME72QL

Castlemaine Avenue

ME72QP

Stanley Court

ME72YD

Lower Rainham Road

ME72QY

Layfield Road

ME72UA

Plantation Road

ME72AS

King Edward Road

ME72NT

Maple Avenue

ME72QU

Court Lodge Road

ME72RS

Gads Hill

ME71UH

Parr Avenue

ME72TF

Hazlemere Drive

ME72TR

Lower Woodlands Road

ME72WL

Archbishops Crescent

ME72AL

Cypress Court

ME72NU

Maple Avenue

ME72TJ

Coniston Close

ME71SD

Ingram Road

ME71YH

Greenfield Road

ME71YJ

Springfield Road

ME72QH

Gillingham North

ME72QR

Hewitt Close

ME71SY

Church Street

ME71UQ

Margate Close

ME72QF

Lobelia Close

ME71GW

Gillingham North

ME72SD

Dial Close

ME72WP

Conqueror Drive

ME72QZ

Layfield Road

ME72TB

Grange Road

ME72AD

Lobelia Close

ME72NS

Oak Avenue

ME72NX

Maple Avenue

ME72QA

Castlemaine Avenue

ME72TH

Coniston Close

ME72UB

Grange Road

ME72JA

Waterside Lane

ME72PR

Freesia Close

ME71YL

Ingram Road

ME72PB

Granville Road

ME72PS

Grange Road

ME72QN

Tovey Square

ME71TD

Christmas Street

ME72QT

Grange Road

ME72TQ

Hazlemere Drive

ME72LL

Waterside Lane

ME71SB

Ingram Road

ME72RL

Dial Road

ME72TP

Grange Road

ME72WH

Herluin Way

ME72AH

Court Lodge Road

ME72TA

Woodlands Road

ME71FS

Church Street

ME72NN

Cavendish Avenue

ME72RB

Marble Close

ME72RP

Dial Road

ME72SE

Waterside Lane

ME72SX

Woodlands Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.