Postcode ME7 4SE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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 per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 4SE.
Gillingham Central near ME7 4SE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 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 | 14 | £138,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £278,261 |
| Terraced | 116 | £249,750 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 4SE postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 4SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shalu Food and Wine | 253 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5XE | Walking directions to Shalu Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Essentials | 220 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5XL | Walking directions to Essentials |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 141-145 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 135 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, ME7 4RP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Medway Brothers | Montgomery Road, Medway, ME7 5XP | Walking directions to Medway Brothers |
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 4SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liubov Nestorova
Gillingham South - Elected 6 Feb 2025
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.