Darland Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 3AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME7 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.9%	25.7%	8.8%	37.9%	-12.2%
Married: Opposite sex	74.7%	64%	-10.7%	44.2%	19.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.4%	5%	0.6%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	3.2%	4.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	48.6%	48.7%	0.1%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	39%	37%	-2.0%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	10.2%	11.3%	1.1%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.1%	17.6%	3.5%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	8%	-8.5%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	11.9%	-2.2%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	9.2%	3.6%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	19.5%	4.6%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	32.1%	31.8%	-0.3%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	11.4%	9%	-2.4%	3.1%	5.9%
Pakistani	4.4%	7.6%	3.2%	2.7%	4.9%
Other Asian	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	1.6%	1.1%
Black African	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	73.7%	74.4%	0.7%	81.4%	-7.0%
Other	1.3%	3.3%	2.0%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.3% 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	87.3%	84.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	1.1%
European Union	1.3%	2%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	7.9%	9.7%	1.8%	5.6%	4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.3%	85.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	2.0%
10+ Years	1%	14.1%	13.1%	9.8%	4.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	10.8%	0.3%	-10.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.7%	76.7%	17.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	10.3%	6.5%	3.8%
Sikh	9.3%	0.9%	8.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Darland Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darland Avenue was 423.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.7% higher than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Darland Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 32nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME7 3AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Darland Avenue are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gillingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Darland Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 3AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME7 3AR

Average Price
£419,052

Semi-Detached
£426,310

Terraced
£415,423

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darland Avenue

Average Price
£587,305

Semi-Detached
£556,869

Terraced
£537,583

Detached
£731,047

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darland AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
94 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-03-28	£383,068
88 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-08-17	£438,541
98 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£442,500	2022-04-28	£472,284
88 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2015-04-24	£440,321
98 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£231,000	2006-12-21	£445,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME7 3AR

Employment

ME7 3AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	66
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Education	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT	1out of 4	1,335 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW	4out of 4	1,419 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	2out of 4	1,442 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD	3out of 4	1,483 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB	3out of 4	2,202 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	3out of 4	2,390 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	2,413 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	3,415 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	778 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	1,432 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	1,884 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	1,933 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ	- not rated	2,274 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gillingham Golf Club	Woodlands Road, Gillingham	530 yd
Roko Health Club	Will Adams Way, Gillingham	600 yd
Lloyds TSB City Office	Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park	637 yd
Gina's Cafe	103 Watling Street, Gillingham	666 yd
Ela Kendro	84 Watling Street, Gillingham	702 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Anchorians Club	The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area	224 yd
The Star	Star PH, The Star Hotel	482 yd
The Old Ash Tree	The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road	1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia Fsh Bar	117 Watling Street, Gillingham	646 yd
Anamika	Anamika Ltd, 111 Watling Street	659 yd
Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway	115 Watling Street, Gillingham	666 yd
Morley's	Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street	689 yd
Little India	93 Watling Street, Gillingham	702 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poundland	Poundland & More, Ambley Road	1,074 yd
Iceland	Unit 7, Ambley Road	1,074 yd
Aldi	Unit 6, Ambley Road	1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Watling Street Watling Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	259 yd
Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	335 yd
Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	425 yd
Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD	golf	525 yd
Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	768 yd
Luton Rec Capstone Road	grass pitches	871 yd
4 4 Two Sports And Social Club (Closed) Featherby Road	grass pitches, squash courts	909 yd
Avenue Tennis Centre FEATHERBY ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	922 yd
Planet Ice Gillingham AMBLEY ROAD	ice rinks	1,011 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	158.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	234.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.