Postcode ME7 5EE 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 258.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 5EE.
Gillingham Central near ME7 5EE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prince Arthur Park | Small | Walking directions to Prince Arthur 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 5EE postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Penny's Grocery Off Licence | 74 Britton Street, Gillingham, ME7 5ET | Walking directions to Penny's Grocery Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Baba Food & Wine | 75 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BJ | Walking directions to Baba Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham Supermarket | 59-63 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TR | Walking directions to Gillingham Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Skinner Street Mini Mart | 17 Skinner Street, Gillingham, ME7 1HD | Walking directions to Skinner Street Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Red Pepper | Medway, ME7 1BA | Walking directions to Red Pepper |
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.