Postcode ME7 5JU is located in an urban city, within the Watling ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Gillingham South East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Gillingham South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham South East is £53,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from ME7 5JU.
Gillingham South East near ME7 5JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £388,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £286,750 |
10 years price trend in Watling
In the ME7 5JU postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.