Yeoman Drive is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 3EL is located in the Watling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, ME7 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 3EW, ME7 3AH, ME7 3EH, ME7 3AR, ME7 3EQ, ME7 3AX, ME7 3EG, ME7 3AP, ME7 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 3EL 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% |
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 3EL 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yeoman Drive was 423.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.7% higher than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Yeoman Drive 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £349,995 | 2014-06-20 | £633,535 |
| 5 Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2013-04-17 | £663,929 |
| 12 Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2011-11-29 | £636,246 |
| 13 Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2009-11-20 | £602,753 |
| 15 Yeoman Drive, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2005-12-09 | £680,551 |
ME7 3EL 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 3EL 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT | 1out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,374 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 | 3,506 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 | 642 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 2,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds TSB City Office | Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park | 473 yd | |
| Roko Health Club | Will Adams Way, Gillingham | 478 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 555 yd | |
| Fuji Seal Europe Ltd | Rowan House, Scimitar Close | 614 yd | |
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 341 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar | 117 Watling Street, Gillingham | 764 yd | |
| Anamika | Anamika Ltd, 111 Watling Street | 780 yd | |
| Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway | 115 Watling Street, Gillingham | 788 yd | |
| Morley's | Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street | 813 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | Poundland & More, Ambley Road | 905 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, Ambley Road | 905 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Ambley Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 549 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| 4 4 Two Sports And Social Club (Closed) Featherby Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 758 yd |
| Avenue Tennis Centre FEATHERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| Planet Ice Gillingham AMBLEY ROAD | ice rinks | 839 yd |
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.