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Gillingham North East

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham North East Population

7,386

Population density

4,498.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

43.19(+36%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.04(+63%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.8(+36%)

Drugs

5.69(+106%)

Other theft

4.87(-13%)

South East average

Demographics

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

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

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Gillingham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	59	£285,000	£218,400	£245,000	£321,500	£387,750
Flats	9	£188,000	£145,600	£148,000	£200,000	£210,600
Detached	3	£277,500	£261,750	£268,750	£301,250	£320,250
Semi-Detached	13	£345,000	£211,000	£305,000	£355,000	£456,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham North East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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