Postcode ME7 2LF 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Gillingham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 2LF.
Gillingham South East near ME7 2LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £595,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £388,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £286,750 |
10 years price trend in Watling
In the ME7 2LF postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Star | Darland Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2AA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Cricketers | Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2JR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.