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ME7 2AZ

Centenary Gardens

Watling

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Detailed insights for ME7 2AZ

Overview

Postcode ME7 2AZ is located in an urban city, within the Watling ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
75.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Gillingham South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Gillingham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75.3%

Approximately 75.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from ME7 2AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham South East near ME7 2AZ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME7 2AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Gillingham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
2,084.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.3(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.8(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.88(+177%)
Vehicle crime
12.58(+239%)
Other theft
6.62(+18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
84.2%
African
26
5.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.03%
Other White
8
1.81%
Caribbean
4
0.9%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
27.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
17.04%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
114
70.37%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.64%
Owns outright
13
8.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.56%
Other social rented
8
4.94%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Watling

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £390K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£430,000£350
Semi-Detached33£380,000£349
Terraced64£294,975£308
Flats5£180,000£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000£152,500£277,500£220,000
2017£385,000£130,748£297,000£225,000
2018£415,000£147,500£305,000£228,500
2019£365,000£134,000£307,500£250,000
2020£415,000£147,500£290,000£255,000
2021£384,750£130,000£330,000£265,000
2022£480,000£205,000£350,000£295,000
2023£510,000£160,000£367,500£284,500
2024£425,000£370,000£290,000
2025£430,000£180,000£371,250£287,500
2026£370,250£310,000£266,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£363£261£228
2017£293£142£294£247
2018£300£351£305£248
2019£283£257£273£247
2020£332£316£288£244
2021£356£181£289£270
2022£357£319£340£317
2023£351£236£334£301
2024£386£339£293
2025£350£265£347£302
2026£331£360£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Watling in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202610, Greenview Walk, Gillingham, ME7 2DDTerracedFreehold£283,000
27 Jan 20264, Greenview Walk, Gillingham, ME7 2DDFlatsLeasehold£116,000
31 Oct 202511, Greenview Walk, Gillingham, ME7 2DDTerracedFreehold£238,000
17 Apr 202511, Greenview Walk, Gillingham, ME7 2DDTerracedFreehold£189,500
17 Apr 202511, Greenview Walk, Gillingham, ME7 2DDTerracedFreehold£221,500

Schools

In the ME7 2AZ postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME7 2AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWill Adams AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Academy of WoodlandsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFeatherby Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 2AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMaceCornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DUWalking directions to Mace
0.3 miTesco Express48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAsda ExpressGodden Way, Gillingham, ME8 6PSWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miPremierSturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JNWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLondis70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2ENWalking directions to Londis

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 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chrissy Stamp

Watling - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Marian Angelov Nestorov

Watling - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tracy Coombs

Watling - 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
WardWatlingE05014471
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham South EastE02003332
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 019AE01016159
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ME7 2AZ

Is ME7 2AZ (Gillingham South East) safe?

The area around ME7 2AZ records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2AZ?

The median sale price around ME7 2AZ in Gillingham South East is £310,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME7 2AZ?

There are 14 schools close to ME7 2AZ, including Will Adams Academy, The Academy of Woodlands (Good) and Featherby Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME7 2AZ?

The closest station to ME7 2AZ is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,581 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME7 2AZ?

ME7 2AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 2AZ is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chrissy Stamp (Labour and Co-operative Party), Marian Angelov Nestorov (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tracy Coombs (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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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.