Postcode ME7 2XS is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 median sale price in Rainham North is £340,000 (around £376 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,000 and £401,000. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham North East has an average 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 204 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £376 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £467,500 | £395 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £370,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 77 | £300,000 | £345 |
| Flats | 11 | £169,000 | £318 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359,000 | £150,000 | £265,000 | £220,870 |
| 2017 | £385,250 | £138,000 | £290,500 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £445,000 | £135,000 | £296,750 | £237,250 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £142,500 | £295,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £495,000 | £135,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £154,995 | £332,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £497,000 | £190,000 | £395,998 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £481,500 | £170,000 | £360,000 | £303,750 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £182,000 | £354,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £203,500 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £542,500 | £167,000 | £370,000 | £296,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £302 | £304 | £271 |
| 2017 | £331 | £246 | £316 | £266 |
| 2018 | £345 | £266 | £331 | £281 |
| 2019 | £364 | £336 | £316 | £279 |
| 2020 | £372 | £274 | £338 | £297 |
| 2021 | £396 | £292 | £365 | £324 |
| 2022 | £403 | £305 | £426 | £382 |
| 2023 | £403 | £310 | £383 | £351 |
| 2024 | £401 | £306 | £378 | £353 |
| 2025 | £393 | £305 | £394 | £353 |
| 2026 | £419 | £348 | £410 | £345 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 15, Herleva Way, Gillingham, ME7 2WJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 12, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WP | Flats | Leasehold | £188,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 9, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £268,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 38, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WP | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 56, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WP | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the ME7 2XS postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | The Academy of Woodlands | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
The Academy of Woodlands ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Will Adams Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2014. | |
Will Adams Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Feb 2014
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Featherby Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Featherby Infant and Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
The area around ME7 2XS records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.
The median sale price around ME7 2XS in Rainham North is £340,000 (about £376 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to ME7 2XS, including The Academy of Woodlands (Good), Will Adams Academy (Good) and Featherby Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ME7 2XS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,507 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 2XS is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Harry Perfect (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kwashie Amartei Anang (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Wayne Ronald Spring (Conservative and Unionist Party).