Postcode ME7 5HY 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, roughly 2.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
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 0.0% 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 per household in Gillingham Central is £46,110 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 5HY.
Gillingham Central near ME7 5HY 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £240,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 114 | £240,000 | £293 |
| Flats | 10 | £151,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £135,000 | £203,000 | £178,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £127,750 | £197,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | — | £123,500 | £213,250 | £191,000 |
| 2019 | £302,000 | £129,950 | £265,000 | £183,000 |
| 2020 | £211,500 | £129,500 | £205,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £132,000 | £285,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £307,750 | £141,250 | £323,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £217,500 | £147,500 | £265,250 | £237,600 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £247,000 | £236,500 |
| 2025 | £318,000 | £135,000 | £290,761 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £192,500 | £225,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £222 | £207 | £216 |
| 2017 | £220 | £228 | £232 | £231 |
| 2018 | — | £229 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £223 | £236 | £228 | £230 |
| 2020 | £270 | £213 | £254 | £235 |
| 2021 | £301 | £260 | £259 | £259 |
| 2022 | £262 | £266 | £293 | £288 |
| 2023 | £299 | £302 | £283 | £280 |
| 2024 | £290 | £279 | £317 | £290 |
| 2025 | £252 | £237 | £311 | £292 |
| 2026 | — | £255 | £287 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 5HY.
In the ME7 5HY postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 141-145 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Medway Mini Mart | Canterbury Street, Medway, ME7 5UF | Walking directions to Medway Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Kent General Food Store | 96 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UF | Walking directions to Kent General Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gillingham Supermarket | 59-63 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TR | Walking directions to Gillingham Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Penny's Grocery Off Licence | 74 Britton Street, Gillingham, ME7 5ET | Walking directions to Penny's Grocery Off Licence |
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 5HY, 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
The area around ME7 5HY records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME7 5HY in Gillingham Central is £238,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to ME7 5HY, including Brompton Academy (Requires improvement), Hospital and Medical Tuition Service and Oasis Academy Skinner Street (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 5HY is Gillingham (Kent), about 670 m away.
ME7 5HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 5HY is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liubov Nestorova (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.