Postcode ME7 1FJ is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Strand Lido and Leisure Park.
Gillingham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 road, approximately 297 ft away from ME7 1FJ.
Gillingham North near ME7 1FJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Strand Lido and Leisure Park | Large | Walking directions to The Strand Lido and Leisure Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £712,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £387,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £184,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £268,125 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham North
In the ME7 1FJ postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | M&B Newsagents | 41 Garfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QB | Walking directions to M&B Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.