Postcode ME7 1JR is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Gillingham Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 390.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.3 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.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 390.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 1JR.
Gillingham Central near ME7 1JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £410,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 106 | £235,500 |
10 years price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 1JR postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 8 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 | Primary | Burnt Oak Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | MidKent College | Further education | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.