Postcode ME7 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 314.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hillyfields Community Park.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 314.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from ME7 1AU.
Gillingham Central near ME7 1AU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prince Arthur Park | Small | Walking directions to Prince Arthur Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 110 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 1AU postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop | Jeffery Street, Medway, ME7 1BZ | Walking directions to Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | 151-157 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AQ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Lahore Meat & Grocers | 150 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Lahore Meat & Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Nabkelle | 166 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Nabkelle |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.