Postcode ME7 1QS is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.6 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.
Gillingham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham North is £52,990 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from ME7 1QS.
Gillingham North near ME7 1QS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £310 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 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £314,637 | £337 |
| Terraced | 112 | £260,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 29 | £155,000 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324,250 | £185,000 | £210,000 | £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 | £155,000 | £342,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | — | £174,000 | £301,750 | £262,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £370 | £195 | £232 |
| 2017 | £339 | £352 | £289 | £243 |
| 2018 | £267 | £313 | £275 | £251 |
| 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 | £311 | £328 | £311 |
| 2026 | — | £314 | £323 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 1QS.
In the ME7 1QS postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Medway Supermarket and Off License | 124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LR | Walking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | M&B Newsagents | 41 Rosebery Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QB | Walking directions to M&B Newsagents |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME7 1QS, 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
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME7 1QS records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ME7 1QS in Gillingham North is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ME7 1QS, including Burnt Oak Primary School (Good), Waterfront UTC (Good) and Rivermead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 1QS is Gillingham (Kent), about 897 m away.
ME7 1QS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 1QS is Naushabah Khan (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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.