Postcode ME7 4DZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham East is £53,484 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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 per household in Gillingham East is £53,484 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 4DZ.
Gillingham East near ME7 4DZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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 | 13 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
In the ME7 4DZ 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 4DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mini-Market | 153 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JH | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Sturdee Avenue, Medway, ME7 2JN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 70 Toronto Road, Gillingham, ME7 2EN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Napier Convenience Store | 196 Napier Road, Gillingham, ME7 4HJ | Walking directions to Napier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 48-52 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chrissy Stamp
Watling - Elected 4 May 2023
Marian Angelov Nestorov
Watling - Elected 4 May 2023
Tracy Coombs
Watling - 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.