Cleave Road is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 4AU 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 Cleave Road, Gillingham, ME7 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4BL, ME7 4AT, ME7 4AS, ME7 4BN, ME7 4BJ, ME7 4AQ, ME7 4AX, ME7 4BA, ME7 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 4AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 53.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 46.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 26.5% | 29.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 44% | 39.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 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 | 22% | 21.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 31.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.8% | 78.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 88.6% | 88.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 88.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cleave Road was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cleave Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 409th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 245.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-29 | £351,408 |
| 97 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-10-06 | £398,441 |
| 97 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,200 | 2016-02-19 | £341,874 |
| 99 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-05-27 | £401,389 |
| 99 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2009-05-27 | £358,805 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG | - not rated | 754 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 | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 738 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,440 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,989 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 878 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 1,142 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 426 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 454 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 454 yd | |
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 496 yd | |
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 444 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 528 yd | |
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 617 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 673 yd | |
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 324 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 453 yd | |
| Duru Kebab House | 7 Watling Street, Gillingham | 464 yd | |
| Little India | 93 Watling Street, Gillingham | 476 yd | |
| Morley's | Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street | 482 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 685 yd | |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 746 yd |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.