Third Avenue is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 2LU 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 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 2LS, ME7 2LR, ME7 2HN, ME7 2LY, ME7 2HG, ME7 2HL, ME7 2JT, ME7 2HH, ME7 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 2LU 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 Third Avenue was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 357th 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 -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-12-11 | £349,648 |
| 106 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-27 | £302,128 |
| 102 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-06-10 | £369,497 |
| 112 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-01-07 | £321,238 |
| 82 Third Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-27 | £349,762 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Woodlands Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 670 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 167 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 1,241 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 | 5,231 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 | 2,423 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 | 5,323 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 | 382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy special converter | No | 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 | 216 yd | |
| Treetops Coffee Shop | Woodlands Academy, Woodlands Road | 490 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 782 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 782 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 147 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 843 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 948 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef | 58 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 148 yd | |
| Anatolia Kebab And Fish Bar | 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 167 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 377 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 784 yd | |
| Britannia Fsh Bar | 117 Watling Street, Gillingham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 165 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 376 yd | |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 795 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Esabs Field CORNWALLIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Featherby Junior School CHILHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 227.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.