Napier Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4HL 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 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4HN, ME7 4LU, ME7 4LT, ME7 4BX, ME7 4LS, ME7 4BU, ME7 4HJ, ME7 4LY, ME7 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 4HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 37.9% | 41.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 45.8% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 39.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 28% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 77.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 89.3% | 80.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 80.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Road was 298.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% higher than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Napier Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 52nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-23 | £382,257 |
| 228 Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-11-02 | £313,831 |
| 210B Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-10-03 | £127,019 |
| 210A Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,999 | 2022-10-03 | £127,018 |
| 206 Napier Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-21 | £267,536 |
ME7 4HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 714 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,104 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 | 1,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,783 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 | 5,185 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 | 122 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 763 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 499 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 675 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital | 681 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 687 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 556 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 580 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 714 yd | |
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 831 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 94 yd | |
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 419 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 136 Milton Road, Gillingham | 445 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 178 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 475 yd | |
| New Happy Palace | 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 844 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 864 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 726 yd | |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 1,091 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.