Pier Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 1TZ 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 Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 1FJ, ME7 1UD, ME7 1FU, ME7 1FA, ME7 1RJ, ME7 1TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 1TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 51.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 39% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 41.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 19.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 28.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 94.2% | 86.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 86.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pier Road was 169.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% higher than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pier Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 115th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Pier Road, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £598,553 | 2018-12-21 | £640,138 |
| 151A Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1995-05-04 | £124,508 |
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Lane Infant School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Way Primary School , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfields Junior School Ingram Road , ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Way Primary School Church Path , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Junior School Cornwall Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 831 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 | 871 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,184 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 | 1,425 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 | 3,279 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 | 365 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWN FOODS | 173 Pier Road, Gillingham | 153 yd | |
| Strand Cafe | Outdoor Swimming Pool, The Strand Leisure Pool And Park | 266 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Liberty Quays | 327 yd | |
| Cargo Bistro | Unit 5, Liberty Quays | 327 yd | |
| Sue's Crafty Cafe | Prospect Place, Blake Avenue | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Social & Sports Club | Strand Social & Sports Club & Insti, Strand Social Club | 495 yd | |
| Aquabars | The Ship Inn, Court Lodge Road | 679 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Club | Medway Road, Gillingham | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Liberty Quays | 327 yd | |
| Strand Kebab \& Fish Bar | Strand Kebab And Fish Bar, 83 Church Street | 331 yd | |
| Gillingham Chicken World | 39 Forge Lane, Gillingham | 397 yd | |
| Chens Kitchen | 138 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 824 yd | |
| Istanbul Fames LTD | 87 Richmond Road, Gillingham | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Leisure (Gillingham) PIER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Strand Leisure Pool & Park Strand Approach Road | golf, swimming pool, tennis courts | 262 yd |
| Saxon Way Children'S Centre SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL SAXON WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHURCH PATH | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 772 yd | |
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 882 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.