Louisville Avenue is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4EJ 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 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4HW, ME7 4EB, ME7 4DY, ME7 4EG, ME7 4EQ, ME7 4DX, ME7 4EH, ME7 4HP, ME7 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 4EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.5% | 53.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.3% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around ME7 4EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 43% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 44.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.7% | 17% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 17.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 14.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 23.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.4% | 79.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 91.3% | 88.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Louisville Avenue was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Louisville Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 248th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-05-29 | £260,188 |
| 22 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-20 | £276,950 |
| 29 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-02-11 | £263,599 |
| 27 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-07-29 | £229,790 |
| 49 Louisville Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-05-05 | £290,180 |
ME7 4EJ 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG | - not rated | 344 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 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,930 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 | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 432 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 882 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busman's Bistro - Arriva Bus Depot | Busmans Bistro, Gillingham Bus Station | 449 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 453 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 480 yd | |
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Ela N Sisters | 67 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 550 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 585 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 800 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 930 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 230 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 377 yd | |
| Gillingham Fish Bar | 3 Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 453 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 204 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 496 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 261 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 601 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 760 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 393 yd | |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 1,071 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 | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.