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About

Watling ward occupies a central portion of the Medway Towns, primarily within the Gillingham area. The ward is largely residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, with significant post-war development. Its main thoroughfares include Watling Street itself, a historic route, and Canterbury Street, which serve as local commercial corridors with various shops and services. The area is bordered by the railway line to the north and the Great Lines heritage park to the south, providing a clear geographical boundary.

The ward is home to the large Medway Maritime Hospital, a major employer and facility for the wider region. Gillingham Golf Club is situated within its southern section, utilising the open space of the Great Lines. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several local schools and community centres serving the population. The presence of the hospital and the expansive green buffer of the Great Lines against the more urban centre of Chatham gives the ward a distinct functional character within Medway.

Area overview

On average Watling has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watling is £57,685 per year. There are 5 schools in Watling: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Watling

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watling 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 Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£430,000
Flats4£162,500
Semi-Detached33£375,000
Terraced70£285,000

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

ME72ES

Toronto Road

ME73AE

Zetland Avenue

ME80PY

Ambley Road

ME72LH

First Avenue

ME72EX

Acorn Road

ME73BU

Allison Avenue

ME72EJ

Livingstone Road

ME74JQ

Barnsole Road

ME74AU

Cleave Road

ME72NB

Keeley Mews

ME72DN

Canadian Avenue

ME72HS

Second Avenue

ME74QX

Gillingham Road

ME72BS

Ashburn Mews

ME73BY

Allison Avenue

ME81DT

Saracen Close

ME73EQ

Heritage Drive

ME81DZ

Saracen Close

ME80SJ

Ambley Road

ME81EH

Saracen Close

ME57FE

Heathland View

ME80RW

Maidstone Road

ME74BY

Oxford Road

ME72EY

Valley Road

ME74BL

Seaton Road

ME74JD

Barnsole Road

ME74HN

Napier Road

ME73EL

Yeoman Drive

ME72HU

Glebe Road

ME73BX

Allison Avenue

ME86WZ

Saracen Close

ME73BZ

Allison Avenue

ME73EN

Embassy Close

ME72JP

Sturdee Avenue

ME57HR

Hunters Way West

ME74JE

Barnsole Road

ME73AT

Kingsway

ME73BA

Hunters Way

ME74JL

Barnsole Road

ME72JX

Carlton Avenue

ME74BG

Holmside

ME72JL

Sturdee Avenue

ME74BP

Oxford Road

ME73DA

Leyton Avenue

ME80SB

Centurion Close

ME72DH

Cornwallis Avenue

ME72HE

Third Avenue

ME72EG

Livingstone Road

ME72DJ

Cornwallis Avenue

ME86TN

Saracen Close

ME72AA

Watling Street

ME72YQ

Watling Street

ME72LU

Third Avenue

ME73DL

Rowland Avenue

ME74HT

Coulman Street

ME72PH

Linden Road

ME72EN

Toronto Road

ME73BT

Hunters Way

ME72JZ

Portree Mews

ME72PQ

Linden Road

ME72LR

Fourth Avenue

ME81BW

Saracen Close

ME80QQ

Watling

ME74NA

Nelson Road

ME73EX

Hamelin Road

ME72JJ

Haig Avenue

ME72DL

Cornwallis Avenue

ME80WG

Bailey Drive

ME74BA

Malvern Road

ME72NF

Gordon Road

ME57HU

Montrose Avenue

ME72LF

First Avenue

ME80LS

Saracen Close

ME80QH

Matilda Close

ME72AZ

Centenary Gardens

ME74BJ

Seaton Road

ME72DU

Woodlands Road

ME81ED

Saracen Close

ME74RE

Priestfield Road

ME72EW

Toronto Road

ME57HQ

Watling Street

ME74HS

Albany Road

ME74EH

Junction Road

ME81AG

Saracen Close

ME73EG

Academy Drive

ME57HY

Osprey Avenue

ME57ET

Ash Tree Lane

ME74JB

Barnsole Road

ME73DJ

Rowland Close

ME72JW

Toronto Road

ME72BE

Cobham Rise

ME73DG

Nore Close

ME73BD

Kingsway

ME72HT

Second Avenue

ME75JU

Canterbury Street

ME57HL

Hunters Way West

ME81DE

Saracen Close

ME73AN

Darland Avenue

ME72JQ

Harold Avenue

ME74BQ

Holmside

Data Sources

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