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ME7 1GB

Blake Avenue

Gillingham North

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Detailed insights for ME7 1GB

Overview

Postcode ME7 1GB 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lower Lines Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Gillingham North has a low 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.

Crime level

8/10

Gillingham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.5%

Approximately 34.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from ME7 1GB.

Flood risk

Low

Gillingham North near ME7 1GB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME7 1GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Gillingham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME7 1GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLower Lines ParkLargeWalking directions to Lower Lines Park
0.4 miHillyfields Community ParkMediumWalking directions to Hillyfields Community Park

Area Profile

Population
831
Population density
13,381.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.78(+7%)
Other theft
31.45(+461%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.63(+108%)
Drugs
10.48(+280%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.15(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
32.01%
African
248
29.74%
Caribbean
42
5.04%
Indian
38
4.56%
Other Black
38
4.56%
Total population: 834

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
520
63.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
162
19.93%
No qualifications
57
7.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
5.04%
Other
14
1.72%
Total 16+ residents: 813

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
47.06%
Other social rented
37
31.09%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Owns outright
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Gillingham North

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £286K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £712,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£457,500£360
Semi-Detached20£314,637£337
Terraced112£260,000£310
Flats29£155,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324,250£185,000£210,000£190,000
2017£286,500£188,325£240,000£195,000
2018£374,750£183,000£250,000£210,000
2019£270,000£185,000£267,500£210,000
2020£300,000£178,750£244,000£205,000
2021£325,000£230,000£257,000£235,250
2022£341,375£210,000£283,000£256,000
2023£350,000£195,600£281,250£255,000
2024£395,000£182,000£292,500£251,500
2025£325,000£155,000£342,500£265,000
2026£174,000£301,750£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£370£195£232
2017£339£352£289£243
2018£267£313£275£251
2019£352£349£274£248
2020£364£307£347£246
2021£348£348£298£280
2022£373£352£320£297
2023£355£338£315£306
2024£346£307£339£300
2025£403£311£328£311
2026£314£323£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202540, Leslie Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QYDetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Nov 20257, Camden Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QSTerracedFreehold£237,500
08 May 202514, Camden Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QUTerracedFreehold£368,000
19 Dec 202543, Baden Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RETerracedFreehold£195,000
29 Oct 20255, Baden Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RETerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the ME7 1GB postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME7 1GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBurnt Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWaterfront UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRivermead SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 1GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressPier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLidlMedway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsdaPier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMedway Supermarket and Off License124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LRWalking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License
0.3 miLondisGillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME7 1GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Price

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Lia Mandaracas

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Naushabah Khan

Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyGillingham and RainhamE14001246
WardGillingham NorthE05014454
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham NorthE02003322
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 009EE01035294
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2014-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ME7 1GB

Is ME7 1GB (Gillingham North) safe?

The area around ME7 1GB records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ME7 1GB?

The median sale price around ME7 1GB in Gillingham North is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME7 1GB?

There are 10 schools close to ME7 1GB, including Burnt Oak Primary School (Good), Waterfront UTC (Good) and Rivermead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME7 1GB?

The closest station to ME7 1GB is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME7 1GB?

ME7 1GB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME7 1GB (Gillingham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 1GB is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Price (Labour and Co-operative Party), Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Lia Mandaracas (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.