Postcode ME7 2NX is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Strand Lido and Leisure Park.
Gillingham North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 278 ft away from ME7 2NX.
Gillingham North East near ME7 2NX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Strand Lido and Leisure Park | Large | Walking directions to The Strand Lido and Leisure Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queen Elizabeth Fields | Large | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £712,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £457,500 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £314,637 | £337 |
| Terraced | 112 | £260,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 29 | £155,000 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324,250 | £185,000 | £210,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £286,500 | £188,325 | £240,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | £374,750 | £183,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £185,000 | £267,500 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £178,750 | £244,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £230,000 | £257,000 | £235,250 |
| 2022 | £341,375 | £210,000 | £283,000 | £256,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £195,600 | £281,250 | £255,000 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £182,000 | £292,500 | £251,500 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £155,000 | £342,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | — | £174,000 | £301,750 | £262,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £370 | £195 | £232 |
| 2017 | £339 | £352 | £289 | £243 |
| 2018 | £267 | £313 | £275 | £251 |
| 2019 | £352 | £349 | £274 | £248 |
| 2020 | £364 | £307 | £347 | £246 |
| 2021 | £348 | £348 | £298 | £280 |
| 2022 | £373 | £352 | £320 | £297 |
| 2023 | £355 | £338 | £315 | £306 |
| 2024 | £346 | £307 | £339 | £300 |
| 2025 | £403 | £311 | £328 | £311 |
| 2026 | — | £314 | £323 | £312 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2NX.
In the ME7 2NX postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bon Bon (Medway) | 63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SD | Walking directions to Bon Bon (Medway) |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 1 Court Lodge Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4QX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 277a Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4QX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME7 2NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Price
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Lia Mandaracas
Gillingham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME7 2NX records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME7 2NX in Gillingham North East is £250,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to ME7 2NX, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Saxon Way Primary School (Good) and The GFC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 2NX is Gillingham (Kent), about 863 m away.
ME7 2NX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 2NX is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Price (Labour and Co-operative Party), Douglas Kudakwashe Hamandishe (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Lia Mandaracas (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.