Postcode ME7 2XS is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham North East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from ME7 2XS.
Gillingham North East near ME7 2XS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham North
In the ME7 2XS postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grange Road Stores | 163 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2TL | Walking directions to Grange Road Stores |
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 2XS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Harry Perfect
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kwashie Amartei Anang
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Wayne Ronald Spring
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.