Postcode ME7 2LS 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 117.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Gillingham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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 2LS.
Gillingham East near ME7 2LS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham Park |
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 2LS postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Sturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Mini-Market | 153 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JH | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Cornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DU | Walking directions to Mace |
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.