Postcode ME7 1NE is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Maritime area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year. The median sale price in Gillingham North is £247,500 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,750 and £286,500. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.7 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.
Chatham Maritime has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,260 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Maritime has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from ME7 1NE.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 1NE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prince Arthur Park | Small | Walking directions to Prince Arthur Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £306 per square foot) in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £712,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £457,500 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £347,500 | £340 |
| Terraced | 101 | £253,000 | £304 |
| Flats | 32 | £162,500 | £296 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324,250 | £187,500 | £206,000 | £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 | £152,750 | £342,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £170,000 | £340,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £374 | £238 | £232 |
| 2017 | £339 | £352 | £289 | £241 |
| 2018 | £267 | £313 | £275 | £250 |
| 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 | £313 | £328 | £310 |
| 2026 | £454 | £295 | £333 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1NE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 53, Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 37, Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1NL | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 8, Laurel Road, Gillingham, ME7 1NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Retail Unit, The Kell, Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4SA | Other | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 7, King William Road, Gillingham, ME7 1PD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the ME7 1NE postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Waterfront UTC | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Burnt Oak Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2021. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME7 1NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Medway Supermarket and Off License | 124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LR | Walking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME7 1NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Price
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Lia Mandaracas
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME7 1NE records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME7 1NE in Gillingham North is £247,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to ME7 1NE, including Waterfront UTC (Good), Burnt Oak Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Skinner Street (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ME7 1NE is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,110 m away.
ME7 1NE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME7 1NE is Lauren Edwards (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).