Postcode ME7 5NQ is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham South is £56,328 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Gillingham South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham South is £56,328 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from ME7 5NQ.
Gillingham South near ME7 5NQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
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 5NQ postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1 Watling Street, Chatham, ME5 7EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Kent Mart | 497-499 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Watling Street, Medway, ME5 7HQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Watling Street, Medway, ME5 7HQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 246-254 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5NQ, 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.