Third Avenue is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 2HA is located in the Watling 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 Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 2DP, ME7 2DU, ME7 2EY, ME7 2HE, ME7 2DW, ME7 2EX, ME7 2DS, ME7 2EU, ME7 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 2HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.5% | 52.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 38.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 41.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.7% | 38.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 44% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 32.8% | 24.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 26.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.9% | 80.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 87.4% | 82.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 86.8% | 82.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-10-02 | £257,500 |
| 7 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-07 | £302,422 |
| 37 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-03 | £215,448 |
| 5 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-12-06 | £315,000 |
| 2 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-07-12 | £281,180 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 562 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 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 2,281 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,211 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 | 5,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 1,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Coffee Shop | Woodlands Academy, Woodlands Road | 163 yd | |
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 272 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, McDonalds | 812 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 879 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef | 58 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 247 yd | |
| Anatolia Kebab And Fish Bar | 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 250 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 653 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 261 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 877 yd | |
| Gillingham Fish Bar | 3 Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS | Petrol Filling Station, Godden Way | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 378 yd | |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Esabs Field CORNWALLIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Beechings Cross Grange Road | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Featherby Junior School CHILHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 1,077 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 | 208.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.