Postcode ME7 4JS is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hillyfields Community Park.
Gillingham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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 of residents in Gillingham East is £50,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from ME7 4JS.
Gillingham East near ME7 4JS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 4JS postcode area, located within Gillingham East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 4JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Supermarket | Balmoral Road, Medway, ME7 4PF | Walking directions to Royal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) | 1A;1a Victoria Street, Gillingham, ME7 1ED | Walking directions to Family Shopper (Victoria Street Mini Market) |
| 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 | Nabkelle | 166 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AJ | Walking directions to Nabkelle |
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.