Gardiner Street is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 1DW is located in the Gillingham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gardiner Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 1DF, ME7 1DQ, ME7 1DH, ME7 1DG, ME7 1EX, ME7 1BZ, ME7 1DD, ME7 1EP, ME7 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 1DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 53% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME7 1DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 58% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 24.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 46.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 23.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 22.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.5% | 73.1% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 72.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 72.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gardiner Street was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gardiner Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 275th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Gardiner Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-03-26 | £200,000 |
| 33 Gardiner Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2026-01-23 | £259,739 |
| 22 Gardiner Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-07-18 | £175,885 |
| 79 Gardiner Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-25 | £234,680 |
| 82 Gardiner Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-15 | £229,465 |
The percentage of student residents living in ME7 1DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinner Street Primary School Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Junior School Cornwall Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 955 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 5,134 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 970 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Time | 1 James Street, Gillingham | 181 yd | |
| Subway | 98-100 High Street, Gillingham | 210 yd | |
| Nanny Ks Donuts | 25 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 211 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 4 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 219 yd | |
| Sushi Boss | 16 - 18 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 183 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 226 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 229 yd | |
| Will Adams | Will Adams PH, Flat | 438 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Oriental Takeaway | 23 Jeffery Street, Gillingham | 139 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 123 James Street, Gillingham | 169 yd | |
| Mooboo (was Bobaiocca Bubble Tea) | 129 High Street, Gillingham | 220 yd | |
| Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love | 16-18 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 223 yd | |
| Medway Grill | Ozzy Grill & Fish Bar, 168 High Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 254 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 393 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 715 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Saxon Way Children'S Centre SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHURCH PATH | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure (Gillingham) PIER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.