Postcode ME7 2PH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 320 ft away from ME7 2PH.
Gillingham East near ME7 2PH 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 2PH postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.