Postcode ME7 1NJ is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North 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 0.6 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 81.7% 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 1NJ.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 1NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £439,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £387,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Gillingham North
In the ME7 1NJ postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Burnt Oak Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Waterfront UTC | University technical college | Good | |
| 0.2 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.