Postcode ME5 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Gillingham South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham South is £49,700 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Gillingham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham South is £49,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from ME5 7AR.
Gillingham South near ME5 7AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £410,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 106 | £235,500 |
10 years price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME5 7AR postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Richard Cobden Irish Pub | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5BP | |
| 0.4 mi | White Lion Hotel | 325 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.