Corporation Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 1RH 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 Corporation Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 1RF, ME7 1RB, ME7 1RJ, ME7 1UE, ME7 1RD, ME7 1UF, ME7 1UN, ME7 1RG, ME7 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 1RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 51.5% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 48.5% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 49% | 60.3% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 25% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 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 | 47.3% | 46.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.8% | 20.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.3% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 10.2% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 68.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 80.5% | 72.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 80.2% | 72.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corporation Road was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corporation Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 270th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Corporation Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-09-29 | £100,000 |
| 9 Corporation Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-31 | £302,245 |
| 47 Corporation Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-27 | £249,750 |
| 25 Corporation Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £232,798 | 2022-03-21 | £250,609 |
| 45 Corporation Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2021-11-19 | £279,787 |
ME7 1RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1RH 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 | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Way Primary School , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 604 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,491 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 | 877 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 | 3,336 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 | 395 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 2,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Liberty Quays | 169 yd | |
| Cargo Bistro | Unit 5, Liberty Quays | 169 yd | |
| NWN FOODS | 173 Pier Road, Gillingham | 184 yd | |
| Sue's Crafty Cafe | Prospect Place, Blake Avenue | 304 yd | |
| Strand Cafe | Outdoor Swimming Pool, The Strand Leisure Pool And Park | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Social & Sports Club | Strand Social & Sports Club & Insti, Strand Social Club | 547 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Club | Medway Road, Gillingham | 641 yd | |
| Aquabars | The Ship Inn, Court Lodge Road | 853 yd | |
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 926 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Liberty Quays | 169 yd | |
| Strand Kebab \& Fish Bar | Strand Kebab And Fish Bar, 83 Church Street | 361 yd | |
| Gillingham Chicken World | 39 Forge Lane, Gillingham | 367 yd | |
| Chens Kitchen | 138 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 507 yd | |
| Istanbul Fames LTD | 87 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 1,021 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 1,055 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Leisure (Gillingham) PIER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 181 yd |
| Saxon Way Children'S Centre SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHURCH PATH | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| Strand Leisure Pool & Park Strand Approach Road | golf, swimming pool, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 631 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.