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Gillingham South East

About

Gillingham South East is a residential area situated on the eastern edge of the Medway Towns. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced streets. It is bordered by the railway line to the north and open farmland to the south, giving it a somewhat peripheral feel within the wider urban area.

The district is served by Gillingham railway station for connections into London. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Great Lines Heritage Park, a large area of open chalk grassland and fortifications offering views over the Medway estuary. The area provides local shopping facilities along Canterbury Street.

Area overview

On average Gillingham South East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year. There are 2 schools in Gillingham South East: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gillingham South East is home to around 6,284 people, with a population density of about 3,489.0 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gillingham South East Population

6,284

Population density

3,489 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

41.85(+33%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.05(+73%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.34(+61%)

Other theft

7(+25%)

Vehicle crime

5.73(+51%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,944

78.68%

African

251

3.99%

Other White

220

3.5%

Indian

212

3.37%

Other Asian

1.32%

Total population: 6,284

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,348

26.53%

No qualifications

969

19.07%

Level 3 (A level)

871

17.14%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

811

15.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

621

12.22%

Total 16+ residents: 5,081

Housing

Owns outright

820

35.5%

Owns with a mortgage

805

34.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

281

12.16%

Social rents from council

247

10.69%

Other social rented

3.72%

Total households: 2,310

Property prices in Gillingham South East

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 in Gillingham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 South East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£450,000	£225,000	£365,000	£500,000	£547,000
Flats	1	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000
Semi-Detached	13	£381,000	£336,000	£350,000	£420,000	£543,000
Terraced	13	£330,000	£223,800	£285,000	£360,000	£390,500

10 years median price trend in Gillingham South East

Data Sources

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

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

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