Postcode ME7 5NR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham South is £49,700 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Gillingham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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 of residents in Gillingham South is £49,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 5NR.
Gillingham South near ME7 5NR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 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 | 13 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 118 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 5NR postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shalu Food and Wine | 253 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5XE | Walking directions to Shalu Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Essentials | 220 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5XL | Walking directions to Essentials |
| 0.1 mi | Medway Brothers | Montgomery Road, Medway, ME7 5XP | Walking directions to Medway Brothers |
| 0.2 mi | Poets Corner Stores | 104 Shakespeare Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QJ | Walking directions to Poets Corner Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Medway League of Friends | Lines Terrace, Medway, ME7 5NY | Walking directions to Medway League of Friends |
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.