Postcode ME7 5XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 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 6.7% 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 5XY.
Gillingham South near ME7 5XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5XY postcode area, located within Gillingham South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Poets Corner Stores | 104 Shakespeare Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QJ | Walking directions to Poets Corner Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Medway Spices | 302A Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to Medway Spices |
| 0.1 mi | Byron Stores | 34 Byron Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QH | Walking directions to Byron Stores |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 302D-304 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5JP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Medway Brothers | Montgomery Road, Medway, ME7 5XP | Walking directions to Medway Brothers |
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.