Postcode ME7 1EF is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South area 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 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year. The median sale price in Gillingham South is £237,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £262,500. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hillyfields Community Park.
Gillingham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,597 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from ME7 1EF.
Gillingham North near ME7 1EF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £356,000 | £356 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £255,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 132 | £238,500 | £286 |
| Flats | 9 | £165,000 | £246 |
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 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £356,000 | £193,000 | £251,250 | £235,000 |
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 | £291 |
| 2026 | £356 | £239 | £294 | £284 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 58, West Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EF | Terraced | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 36, West Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EF | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 41, Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EW | Terraced | Freehold | £215,026 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 21B, Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EW | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 89, Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £144,000 |
In the ME7 1EF postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2021. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Burnt Oak Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME7 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) | 1a Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1ED | Walking directions to Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) |
| 0.1 mi | Nabkelle | 166 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Nabkelle |
| 0.1 mi | Lahore Meat & Grocers | 150 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Lahore Meat & Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Supermarket | 56 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, ME7 4PG | Walking directions to Royal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop | Jeffery Street, Medway, ME7 1BZ | Walking directions to Kleardew Afro Carribean Shop |
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 ME7 1EF, 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 1EF records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 ME7 1EF in Gillingham South is £237,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to ME7 1EF, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Skinner Street (Good) and Burnt Oak Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ME7 1EF is Gillingham (Kent), about 168 m away.
ME7 1EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,597 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 1EF 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).