Napier Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4HG is located in the Gillingham South 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 Napier Road, Gillingham, ME7 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4ET, ME7 4HH, ME7 4HE, ME7 4HR, ME7 4HD, ME7 4HP, ME7 4ES, ME7 4EU, ME7 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 4HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 40.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 51.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 | 22.3% | 17.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 19% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 27.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 85% | 77% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 89% | 76.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 88.7% | 76.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Road was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Napier Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 188th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98A Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2025-03-31 | £275,708 |
| 98 Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-26 | £334,716 |
| 110 Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-30 | £276,103 |
| 142J Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £375,000 | 2022-08-05 | £383,401 |
| 142G Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2022-06-06 | £390,210 |
ME7 4HG 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 66 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 1,860 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 810 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 | 874 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 217 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 350 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 384 yd | |
| Ela N Sisters | 67 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 515 yd | |
| Medway Cafe | Medway CafÉ, 181 High Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 350 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 710 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 713 yd | |
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 770 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 313 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 204 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 344 yd | |
| Gillingham Fish Bar | 3 Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 350 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 261 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 419 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 531 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 550 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 568 yd | |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 1,011 yd | |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 248.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.