Dalton Street is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 1EX 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 Dalton Street, Gillingham, ME7 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 1DF, ME7 1DQ, ME7 1LB, ME7 1LD, ME7 1DG, ME7 1DH, ME7 1DW, ME7 1LG, ME7 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 1EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 44.5% | 49.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 23.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 20.6% | 16% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 38.1% | 55.7% | 17.6% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 10% | -11.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 16% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 11.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 19.9% | 9.4% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 26.3% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 12% | 2.6% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.4% | 68% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 78.1% | 63.5% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 17.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 62.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalton Street was 268.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.4% higher than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dalton Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 58th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Deana Court Dalton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-09 | £94,091 |
| Flat 8 Deana Court Dalton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-09 | £94,091 |
| Flat 13 Deana Court Dalton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-11-09 | £60,249 |
| Flat 7 Deana Court Dalton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2019-11-05 | £66,816 |
| Flat 26 Deana Court Dalton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2015-06-19 | £94,734 |
ME7 1EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in ME7 1EX 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 999 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,934 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Boss | 16 - 18 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 164 yd | |
| Nanny Ks Donuts | 25 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 165 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 4 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 177 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Oasis Cafe, The Mall | 191 yd | |
| Cafe Time | 1 James Street, Gillingham | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 102 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 300 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 303 yd | |
| Will Adams | Will Adams PH, Flat | 401 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 123 James Street, Gillingham | 125 yd | |
| Kung Fu Oriental Takeaway | 23 Jeffery Street, Gillingham | 145 yd | |
| Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love | 16-18 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 164 yd | |
| Ramzey Grill Limited Company | 6 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 180 yd | |
| Pasta Rasta Ltd | 2 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 315 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 475 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 443 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 625 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Saxon Way Children'S Centre SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHURCH PATH | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 979 yd | |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,062 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.