Postcode ME7 1HX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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 134.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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 1HX.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 1HX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
| 0.2 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 1HX postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 Continents Stores | 12 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to 4 Continents Stores |
| 0.2 mi | deMart global | 14 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to deMart global |
| 0.2 mi | Express Food Centre | 3 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BE | Walking directions to Express Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 36 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 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.