Postcode ME7 1HS 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 132.6 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 0.4 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.
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 132.6 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 1HS.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 1HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £250,750 |
| Flats | 11 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 115 | £239,000 |
10 years price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 1HS postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | MidKent College | Further education | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Burnt Oak Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.