Postcode ME7 1RU 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 high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham North is £40,400 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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 of residents in Gillingham North is £40,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from ME7 1RU.
Gillingham North near ME7 1RU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £712,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £361,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £307,500 |
| Terraced | 86 | £269,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham North
In the ME7 1RU postcode area, located within Gillingham North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Medway Supermarket and Off License | 124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LR | Walking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License |
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.