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Gillingham South

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About

Gillingham South ward is situated in the southeast of the Medway Towns, primarily comprising residential neighbourhoods. The housing stock is a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, and some post-war developments. Its main commercial spine is Canterbury Street, which provides local shops and services for the community. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the north and the A2 road to the south, defining its compact urban character.

A notable local landmark is the Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium, a large green space with historical significance. The area is also home to several schools and community facilities, including the Medway Islamic Association. While largely residential, the ward has pockets of light industrial use near its southern boundary, reflecting its historical connection to broader Medway industries.

Area overview

On average Gillingham South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gillingham South is £51,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Gillingham South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Gillingham South

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£318,000
Flats14£131,000
Semi-Detached3£300,000
Terraced110£240,000

10 years median price trend in Gillingham South

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

All postcodes in Gillingham South

ME71BF

Gillingham South

ME71BX

High Street

ME71DJ

James Street

ME71EP

King Street

ME71XA

Green Street

ME74QQ

Balmoral Road

ME75BP

Marlborough Road

ME75NE

Eva Road

ME79BE

Green Street

ME71DN

Gardiner Street

ME75ES

Britton Street

ME75NY

Lines Terrace

ME71HL

Mill Road

ME74HL

Napier Road

ME74LA

Duncan Road

ME74PR

Gorst Street

ME74RW

Trafalgar Street

ME75EQ

Saxton Street

ME75UU

May Road

ME75XN

Canterbury Street

ME75XR

Canterbury Street

ME79AZ

Green Street

ME71DG

James Street

ME71EZ

Gillingham South

ME75QB

Shakespeare Road

ME75QJ

Shakespeare Road

ME71HT

Arden Street

ME75HP

Marlborough Road

ME75LP

Milton Road

ME79BL

Gillingham South

ME71AU

High Street

ME71EW

Victoria Street

ME71JT

Jubilee Terrace

ME75ED

Paget Row

ME75HA

Britton Street

ME75LW

Milton Road

ME75PN

Rock Avenue

ME74JP

Merlin Way

ME75EX

Britton Street

ME75NB

St Johns Road

ME71AL

Gillingham South

ME71JY

Cross Street

ME71YQ

Kingswood Road

ME74BF

Balmoral Road

ME74SE

Nile Road

ME75LR

Milton Road

ME75PY

Rock Avenue

ME79BN

Green Street

ME79DU

Gillingham South

ME71HZ

Mill Road

ME74GZ

Trafalgar Street

ME75XB

Canterbury Street

ME79DT

Gillingham South

ME71BY

Crown Street

ME74PL

Randolph Road

ME74RU

Copenhagen Road

ME75HS

Marlborough Road

ME75LJ

Canterbury Street

ME74SB

Waterloo Road

ME75UJ

Canterbury Street

ME75UY

May Road

ME74QB

Gillingham South

ME75FA

Gillingham South

ME79DL

Green Street

ME71BA

Gillingham South

Data Sources

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