Leyton Avenue is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 3DH 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 Leyton Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 3DG, ME7 3DJ, ME7 3DE, ME7 3DD, ME7 3DB, ME5 7JD, ME5 7HR, ME7 3DL, ME7 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 3DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 29.3% | 28.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 53.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 41.5% | 47.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 41.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 18.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 28.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 85.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94.1% | 88.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 88.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leyton Avenue was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leyton Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 198th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Leyton Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2006-12-12 | £410,000 |
| 65 Leyton Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-01-20 | £473,991 |
ME7 3DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT | 1out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,789 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 | 3,134 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 1,515 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 392 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 436 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 436 yd | |
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 461 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 268 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 385 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 670 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 798 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar | 117 Watling Street, Gillingham | 388 yd | |
| Anamika | Anamika Ltd, 111 Watling Street | 392 yd | |
| Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway | 115 Watling Street, Gillingham | 392 yd | |
| Morley's | Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street | 404 yd | |
| Little India | 93 Watling Street, Gillingham | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 547 yd |
| Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.