Cleave Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4AY 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 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4AG, ME7 2YH, ME7 4BB, ME7 2YN, ME7 4AD, ME7 4BE, ME5 7HQ, ME7 2YQ, ME7 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 4AY, 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 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cleave Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 359th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1057.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-07 | £422,292 |
| 14 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-08-07 | £371,470 |
| 25 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-08-27 | £400,057 |
| 27 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-05-04 | £417,836 |
| 24 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-08 | £411,283 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 540 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 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 161 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 222 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 222 yd | |
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 251 yd | |
| Gillingham Golf Club | Woodlands Road, Gillingham | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 292 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 309 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 505 yd | |
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 699 yd | |
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duru Kebab House | 7 Watling Street, Gillingham | 186 yd | |
| Little India | 93 Watling Street, Gillingham | 213 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 219 yd | |
| Morley's | Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street | 226 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 178 Rainham Road, Gillingham | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 589 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 644 yd |
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Gillingham Anchorians Sports Club ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH ANCHORIANS ALL WEATHER PITCH DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 989 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 | 194 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.