Sturdee Avenue is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 2HH 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 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 2HL, ME7 2BU, ME7 2BY, ME7 2HE, ME7 2LU, ME7 2BT, ME7 2BZ, ME7 2HG, ME7 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 2HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 35.4% | 35% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.7% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 25.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.1% | 76.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 94.6% | 85% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 84% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturdee Avenue was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sturdee Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 154th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-11-06 | £433,913 |
| 203 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-08-15 | £358,437 |
| 175 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-12-06 | £370,984 |
| 201 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-28 | £401,985 |
| 157 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2024-08-02 | £309,833 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Woodlands Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 350 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,270 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 | 2,564 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 | 5,364 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 | - not rated | 193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt Community School Hotel Road , Watling Street ME8 6AA | - not rated | 966 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Treetops Coffee Shop | Woodlands Academy, Woodlands Road | 340 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 790 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, McDonalds | 889 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 225 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef | 58 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 226 yd | |
| Anatolia Kebab And Fish Bar | 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 252 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 583 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 892 yd | |
| Britannia Fsh Bar | 117 Watling Street, Gillingham | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS | Petrol Filling Station, Godden Way | 900 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 349 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Esabs Field CORNWALLIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 795 yd |
| Featherby Junior School CHILHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 943 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 | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.