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 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 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 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 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 £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £450,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £368,750 | £401 |
| Terraced | 77 | £305,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 | £329 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £216,370 |
| 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 | £585,000 | £171,000 | £387,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £253 | £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 | £391 | £305 | £394 | £359 |
| 2026 | £418 | £357 | £430 | £340 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2XS.
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
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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME7 2XS in Gillingham North East is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to ME7 2XS, including The Academy of Woodlands (Good), Will Adams Academy and Featherby Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ME7 2XS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,039 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).
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.