Postcode ME7 4BY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.3 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Gillingham East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from ME7 4BY.
Gillingham East near ME7 4BY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham 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 4BY postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 4BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 246-254 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 302D-304 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Napier Convenience Store | 196 Napier Road, Gillingham, ME7 4HJ | Walking directions to Napier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Medway Spices | 302A Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to Medway Spices |
| 0.2 mi | Kent Mart | 497-499 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
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.