Postcode ME5 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South area 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 149.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham South is £56,328 per year. The median sale price in Gillingham South is £240,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Gillingham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,917 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Gillingham South is £56,328 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.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| 0.8 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £383,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £267,500 | £300 |
| Terraced | 108 | £240,000 | £292 |
| Flats | 10 | £170,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £135,000 | £203,000 | £179,250 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £127,750 | £197,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | — | £123,500 | £213,250 | £191,000 |
| 2019 | £302,000 | £129,950 | £265,000 | £183,000 |
| 2020 | £211,500 | £129,500 | £205,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £132,000 | £285,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £307,750 | £141,250 | £323,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £217,500 | £147,500 | £265,250 | £237,600 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £247,000 | £236,500 |
| 2025 | £318,000 | £137,500 | £290,761 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | £356,000 | £193,000 | £260,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £227 | £207 | £213 |
| 2017 | £220 | £228 | £232 | £231 |
| 2018 | — | £229 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £223 | £236 | £228 | £229 |
| 2020 | £270 | £213 | £254 | £235 |
| 2021 | £301 | £260 | £259 | £259 |
| 2022 | £262 | £266 | £293 | £288 |
| 2023 | £299 | £302 | £283 | £280 |
| 2024 | £290 | £279 | £317 | £288 |
| 2025 | £252 | £243 | £311 | £292 |
| 2026 | £356 | £239 | £304 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME5 7AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 66, Seymour Road, Chatham, ME5 7AE | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 12, Seymour Road, Chatham, ME5 7AE | Terraced | Freehold | £214,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 69, Thorold Road, Chatham, ME5 7EB | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 59, Thorold Road, Chatham, ME5 7EB | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 105, Thorold Road, Chatham, ME5 7DS | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the ME5 7AR postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME5 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton Road Minimarket | 44-46 Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5AB | Walking directions to Luton Road Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Altaf Halal Meat | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AA | Walking directions to Altaf Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Mariden Convenience Store | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AB | Walking directions to Mariden Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Abi Food and Wine | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AD | Walking directions to Abi Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Kovan food store and more | Medway, ME4 5FE | Walking directions to Kovan food store and more |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME5 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liubov Nestorova
Gillingham South - Elected 6 Feb 2025
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME5 7AR records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME5 7AR in Gillingham South is £240,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to ME5 7AR, including All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), Hospital and Medical Tuition Service and Brompton Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME5 7AR is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,229 m away.
ME5 7AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME5 7AR is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liubov Nestorova (Labour and Co-operative Party).