Postcode ME7 2DH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 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 47.1% 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 rail, approximately 268 ft away from ME7 2DH.
Gillingham South East near ME7 2DH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2DH postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Cornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DU | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Sturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Godden Way, Gillingham, ME8 6PS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.