Postcode ME7 5XW 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 89.7 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 4 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 8,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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 5XW.
Gillingham South near ME7 5XW 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 5XW postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fleur-de-lis | 46 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4RR | |
| 0.4 mi | Woodland Tavern | 99 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TS | |
| 0.5 mi | The Old Ash Tree | Rainham Road, Medway, ME5 7EN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.