Postcode ME7 2DP is located in an urban city, within the Watling ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham East is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Fields.
Gillingham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham East is £50,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 2DP.
Gillingham East near ME7 2DP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 2DP postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mace | Cornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DU | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Sturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Mini-Market | 153 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JH | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
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.