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, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham South is £56,328 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 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 5NQ.
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
The area around ME7 5NQ records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME7 5NQ in Gillingham South is £238,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ME7 5NQ, including Chatham Grammar (Good), Byron Primary School (Requires improvement) and Luton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 5NQ is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,424 m away.
ME7 5NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,141 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 5NQ 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.