Postcode ME7 2DD 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 138.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Fields.
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 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from ME7 2DD.
Gillingham South East near ME7 2DD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen Elizabeth Fields | Large | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Fields |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,292 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £380,500 |
| Terraced | 72 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
In the ME7 2DD postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Godden Way, Gillingham, ME8 6PS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Cornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DU | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Robert's General Store | 107 Featherby Road, Gillingham, ME8 6BB | Walking directions to Robert's General Store |
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.