Sturdee Avenue is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 2JP 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 2JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 2JS, ME7 2JT, ME7 2LR, ME7 2HN, ME7 2HG, ME7 2ET, ME7 2JN, ME7 2JW, ME7 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 2JP 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 | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 38.8% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 38.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 41.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 24.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 21.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 88.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 90.7% | 87.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 87.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturdee Avenue was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sturdee Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 350th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42B Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-25 | £366,266 |
| 42A Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-06 | £305,565 |
| 42B Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-12-11 | £172,500 |
| 42 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £32,750 | 1998-01-20 | £193,593 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 567 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 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 2,215 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,079 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 | 5,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 1,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 6 yd | |
| Treetops Coffee Shop | Woodlands Academy, Woodlands Road | 438 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 703 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 708 yd | |
| Busman's Bistro - Arriva Bus Depot | Busmans Bistro, Gillingham Bus Station | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 93 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 1,015 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 1,051 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Kebab And Fish Bar | 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 65 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 58 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 91 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 378 yd | |
| Gillingham Fish Bar | 3 Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 703 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 261 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 174 yd | |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Esabs Field CORNWALLIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 1,008 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 1,083 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.