Hamilton Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 1QL is located in the Gillingham North 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 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, ME7 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 1QW, ME7 1QE, ME7 1RQ, ME7 1QD, ME7 1RG, ME7 1QG, ME7 1QZ, ME7 1QA, ME7 1UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 1QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51% | 52.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 47.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 38.5% | 42.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 32.8% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 19% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.2% | 79.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 79.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 79.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Road was 118.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hamilton Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 210th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-09-05 | £186,684 |
| 81 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-06-27 | £210,587 |
| 85 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-04-17 | £199,395 |
| 71 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-04-25 | £241,939 |
| 46 Hamilton Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-21 | £254,090 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Junior School Cornwall Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfields Junior School Ingram Road , ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Way Primary School Church Path , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Lane Infant School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 733 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,500 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 | 996 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,585 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 | 340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 1,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Liberty Quays | 363 yd | |
| Cargo Bistro | Unit 5, Liberty Quays | 363 yd | |
| NWN FOODS | 173 Pier Road, Gillingham | 418 yd | |
| Yummy House | Silver City T/A Yummy House, 93 Ingram Road | 470 yd | |
| Sue's Crafty Cafe | Prospect Place, Blake Avenue | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Club | Medway Road, Gillingham | 604 yd | |
| Strand Social & Sports Club | Strand Social & Sports Club & Insti, Strand Social Club | 630 yd | |
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 707 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 789 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Fames LTD | 87 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 361 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Liberty Quays | 363 yd | |
| Chens Kitchen | 138 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 370 yd | |
| Atlantic Cod | 75 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 376 yd | |
| Gillingham Chicken World | 39 Forge Lane, Gillingham | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 826 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 849 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 361 yd |
| Saxon Way Children'S Centre SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHURCH PATH | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure (Gillingham) PIER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 555 yd | |
| Strand Leisure Pool & Park Strand Approach Road | golf, swimming pool, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,084 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.