Postcode ME7 1HG is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Maritime area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Chatham Maritime has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Maritime has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from ME7 1HG.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 1HG 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 | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.3 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 1HG postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | deMart global | 14 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to deMart global |
| 0 mi | 4 Continents Stores | 12 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to 4 Continents Stores |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 36 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0 mi | Express Food Centre | 3 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BE | Walking directions to Express Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Red Pepper | Medway, ME7 1BA | Walking directions to Red Pepper |
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.