Postcode ME7 2PE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen Elizabeth Fields.
Gillingham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from ME7 2PE.
Gillingham East near ME7 2PE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queen Elizabeth Fields | Large | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community 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 2PE postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4QX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 277a Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4QX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Bon Bon (Medway) | 63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SD | Walking directions to Bon Bon (Medway) |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Sturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JN | Walking directions to Premier |
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.