Postcode ME7 1BS 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 199.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hillyfields Community Park.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 301 ft away from ME7 1BS.
Gillingham Central near ME7 1BS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £291 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 | £318,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £240,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 114 | £240,000 | £293 |
| Flats | 10 | £151,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £135,000 | £203,000 | £178,000 |
| 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 | £135,000 | £290,761 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £192,500 | £225,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £222 | £207 | £216 |
| 2017 | £220 | £228 | £232 | £231 |
| 2018 | — | £229 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £223 | £236 | £228 | £230 |
| 2020 | £270 | £213 | £254 | £235 |
| 2021 | £301 | £260 | £259 | £259 |
| 2022 | £262 | £266 | £293 | £288 |
| 2023 | £299 | £302 | £283 | £280 |
| 2024 | £290 | £279 | £317 | £290 |
| 2025 | £252 | £237 | £311 | £292 |
| 2026 | — | £255 | £287 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1BS.
In the ME7 1BS 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 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | 151-157 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AQ | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop | Jeffery Street, Medway, ME7 1BZ | Walking directions to Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Skinner Street Mini Mart | 17 Skinner Street, Gillingham, ME7 1HD | Walking directions to Skinner Street Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Lahore Meat & Grocers | 150 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Lahore Meat & Grocers |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME7 1BS, 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 ME7 1BS records about 200 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME7 1BS in Gillingham Central is £238,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to ME7 1BS, including Oasis Academy Skinner Street (Good), Brompton Academy (Requires improvement) and Burnt Oak Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 1BS is Gillingham (Kent), about 235 m away.
ME7 1BS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,274 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 ME7 1BS 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.