Osprey Avenue is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 3AD 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 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 2YY, ME5 7JG, ME7 3AA, ME5 7HZ, ME7 2YX, ME7 2AA, ME5 7HY, ME7 3AE, ME5 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 3AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 32.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 48.2% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 80.9% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 91.3% | 89.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 89.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osprey Avenue was 149.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.0% higher than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osprey Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 156th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-09 | £350,243 |
| 84 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-22 | £422,693 |
| 60 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-26 | £353,897 |
| 54 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-05-17 | £362,417 |
| 82 Osprey Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-08-07 | £369,768 |
ME7 3AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME7 3AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 136 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 164 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 164 yd | |
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 226 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 147 yd | |
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 320 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 579 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 666 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar | 117 Watling Street, Gillingham | 110 yd | |
| Anamika | Anamika Ltd, 111 Watling Street | 126 yd | |
| Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway | 115 Watling Street, Gillingham | 136 yd | |
| Morley's | Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street | 163 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 166 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 330 yd |
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 588 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.