Postcode ME7 2BQ 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 141.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Gillingham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from ME7 2BQ.
Gillingham South East near ME7 2BQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £388,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £286,750 |
10 years price trend in Watling
In the ME7 2BQ postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.