Postcode ME7 4EF is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hillyfields Community Park.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from ME7 4EF.
Gillingham Central near ME7 4EF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillyfields Community Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillyfields Community Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 118 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 4EF postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 4EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | ABI supermarket | 199 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4EP | Walking directions to ABI supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | D And A Local Express | 14 Duncan Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LE | Walking directions to D And A Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 135 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, ME7 4RP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Supermarket | Balmoral Road, Medway, ME7 4PF | Walking directions to Royal Supermarket |
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.