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 174.8 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 174.8 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.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,292 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £380,500 |
| Terraced | 72 | £285,000 |
10 year median 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.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kent Mart | 497-499 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 246-254 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 1 Watling Street, Chatham, ME5 7EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 302D-304 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Medway Spices | 302A Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to Medway Spices |
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.