Postcode ME7 5UQ is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham South ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Gillingham Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 258.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Gillingham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillingham Central is £39,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from ME7 5UQ.
Gillingham Central near ME7 5UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Gillingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £410,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 106 | £235,500 |
10 years price trend in Gillingham South
In the ME7 5UQ postcode area, located within Gillingham Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.