Postcode ME7 1DR is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham North is £40,400 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Lower Lines Park.
Gillingham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham North is £40,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 1DR.
Gillingham North near ME7 1DR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.2 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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 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 | 13 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 118 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 1DR postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&B Newsagents | 41 Garfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QB | Walking directions to M&B Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Medway Supermarket and Off License | 124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LR | Walking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License |
| 0.2 mi | Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop | Jeffery Street, Medway, ME7 1BZ | Walking directions to Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) | 1A;1a Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1ED | Walking directions to Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.