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ME7 2AS

King Edward Road

Gillingham North

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Detailed insights for ME7 2AS

Overview

Postcode ME7 2AS 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 East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Strand Lido and Leisure Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from ME7 2AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham North East near ME7 2AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME7 2AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Gillingham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME7 2AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Strand Lido and Leisure ParkLargeWalking directions to The Strand Lido and Leisure Park
0.4 miQueen Elizabeth FieldsLargeWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth Fields

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
1,723.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.12(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.4(+98%)
Drugs
10.63(+285%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
387
81.47%
Other White
25
5.26%
African
19
4%
Other Asian
6
1.26%
Caribbean
6
1.26%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
28.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
77
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
75
19.23%
No qualifications
53
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
44.97%
Owns outright
45
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
22.22%
Other social rented
10
5.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.65%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Gillingham North

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £286K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£457,500£360
Semi-Detached20£314,637£337
Terraced112£260,000£310
Flats29£155,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202594, King Edward Road, Gillingham, ME7 2RGFlatsLeasehold£134,500
09 Jan 202613, Mariners View, Gillingham, ME7 2RWTerracedFreehold£385,000
19 Aug 202515, Mariners View, Gillingham, ME7 2RWOtherFreehold£362,000
19 Aug 202515, Mariners View, Gillingham, ME7 2RWTerracedFreehold£362,000
07 Feb 202520, Mariners View, Gillingham, ME7 2RWTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the ME7 2AS postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME7 2AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySaxon Way Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRivermead SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 2AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Corner Shop1 Court Lodge Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QUWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miGrange Road Stores163 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2TLWalking directions to Grange Road Stores
0.4 miBon Bon (Medway)63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SDWalking directions to Bon Bon (Medway)

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME7 2AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Price

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Lia Mandaracas

Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Naushabah Khan

Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyGillingham and RainhamE14001246
WardGillingham NorthE05014454
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham North EastE02003323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 010CE01016034
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2011-03-01

Frequently asked questions about ME7 2AS

Is ME7 2AS (Gillingham North East) safe?

The area around ME7 2AS records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME7 2AS?

The median sale price around ME7 2AS in Gillingham North East is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME7 2AS?

There are 10 schools close to ME7 2AS, including Saxon Way Primary School (Good), Rivermead School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME7 2AS?

The closest station to ME7 2AS is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,392 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME7 2AS?

ME7 2AS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME7 2AS (Gillingham North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 2AS 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).

Data Sources

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.