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Gillingham North

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About

Gillingham North is a mainly residential ward in the northern part of Gillingham, with a mix of housing types arranged around parade streets, small shopping parades and green spaces. The area contains primary schools, a health centre and community buildings that host local groups and activities. Regular bus services run through the ward, providing links to Gillingham town centre and other parts of Medway, and local roads give straightforward access to the wider road network. Small parks and play areas are scattered through the neighbourhood and allotments are used by local gardeners.

Hempstead Valley shopping centre sits on the ward’s northern side and anchors a cluster of shops, a cinema and leisure outlets used by residents across Gillingham North. Sports clubs, a community centre and occasional local markets provide focal points for neighbourhood life. Street-level retail, school gates and community noticeboards form the everyday geography of the area, and practical amenities such as pharmacies, convenience stores and takeaways are within walking distance for many households.

Area overview

On average Gillingham North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year. There are 2 schools in Gillingham North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gillingham North is home to around 8,036 people, with a population density of about 10,346.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham North Population
8,036
Population density
10,346.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.23(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.27(+261%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.04(+55%)
Public order
16.92(+179%)
Other theft
13.69(+144%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,911
61.08%
African
862
10.72%
Other White
654
8.13%
Indian
234
2.91%
Caribbean
216
2.69%
Total population: 8,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,733
26.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,569
23.99%
No qualifications
1,167
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,268
40.43%
Owns with a mortgage
699
22.29%
Owns outright
537
17.12%
Social rents from council
267
8.51%
Other social rented
155
4.94%
Total households: 3,136

Property prices in Gillingham North

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham North 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached10£288,750
Terraced38£240,000
Detached1£275,000
Flats16£187,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham North

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

All postcodes in Gillingham North

ME71FU

Pearl Lane

ME71TB

Leet Close

ME71FT

Ocean Drive

ME71FP

Blake Avenue

ME71SX

Holly Close

ME71GT

Ocean Drive

ME71QG

Macdonald Road

ME71QH

Lincoln Road

ME71DS

Chatsworth Road

ME71PA

Sidney Road

ME71FY

Ocean Drive

ME71AF

Ocean Drive

ME71ER

King Street

ME71EA

Kingswood Road

ME71DW

Gardiner Street

ME71EH

East Street

ME71NT

Laurel Road

ME71DT

Burnt Oak Terrace

ME71QD

Macdonald Road

ME71YQ

Kingswood Road

ME71TU

St Albans Close

ME71NU

Bridge Road

ME71LS

Richmond Road

ME71RQ

Corporation Road

ME71JJ

St Marys Road

ME71LP

Cornwall Road

ME71QR

St Andrews Road

ME71GB

Blake Avenue

ME71DP

Burnt Oak Terrace

ME71DX

Kingswood Road

ME71QL

Hamilton Road

ME71NX

Wharf Road

ME71NA

Clifton Road

ME71EE

West Street

ME71JN

The Ridgeway

ME71PQ

Milburn Road

ME71QT

Shottenden Road

ME71FA

Pearl Lane

ME71RY

Gillingham North

ME71QY

Leslie Road

ME71QW

Selbourne Road

ME71DN

Gardiner Street

ME71GS

Ocean Drive

ME71RG

Corporation Road

ME71FL

Blake Avenue

ME71JP

Stanley Road

ME71PF

Exmouth Road

ME71LX

Richmond Road

ME71ES

Saunders Street

ME71RX

Dynamo Way

ME71QS

Camden Road

ME71RD

Milner Road

ME71GD

Pegasus Way

ME71RH

Corporation Road

ME71RZ

Pier Approach Road

ME71JL

St Marys Road

ME71QP

Selbourne Road

ME71PB

Virginia Road

ME71JG

St Georges Road

ME71QN

Selbourne Road

ME71PG

Milburn Road

ME71LT

Devonshire Road

ME71GF

Richmond Road

ME71QZ

Baden Road

ME71GE

Pegasus Way

ME71LZ

Ethel Maud Court

ME71LR

Richmond Road

ME71RE

Baden Road

ME71XL

Railway Street

ME71FR

Blake Avenue

ME71ET

Saunders Street

ME71PH

Milburn Road

ME71QE

Cleveland Road

ME71GL

Pegasus Way

ME71FJ

Pier Road

ME71DR

Burnt Oak Terrace

ME71RB

Milner Road

ME71UF

Knight Avenue

ME71RF

Corporation Road

ME71GJ

Pegasus Way

ME71RU

Chestnut Villas

ME71QJ

Hamilton Road

ME71QQ

Rosebery Road

ME71TJ

Pier Road

ME71LN

Richmond Road

ME71TS

Church Street

ME71EF

West Street

ME71FW

Ocean Drive

ME71FZ

Blake Avenue

ME71RJ

Pier Road

ME71UD

Pier Road

ME71FX

Blake Avenue

ME71DZ

Kingswood Road

ME71ND

Wyles Street

ME71FG

Augusta Close

ME71EU

Otway Street

ME71GQ

Pegasus Way

ME71UG

Forge Lane

ME71SR

Church Street

ME71UN

Davenport Avenue

Data Sources

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