Barnsole Road is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 4JH 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 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4JJ, ME7 4BW, ME7 4JR, ME7 2LN, ME7 4EE, ME7 2LY, ME7 2LP, ME7 4EG, ME7 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 4JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.4% | 33.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 45.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 13.2% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 12.4% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 21.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 28.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.5% | 81.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.8% | 88.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsole Road was 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnsole Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 291st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-05 | £427,234 |
| 157E Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-24 | £152,416 |
| 191 Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-01 | £232,647 |
| 157B Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-30 | £141,771 |
| 157C Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-30 | £161,326 |
ME7 4JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME7 4JH 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 2,317 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,089 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 | 5,206 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 | 752 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Cafe | Sturdee CafÉ, 44 Sturdee Avenue | 380 yd | |
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 685 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 699 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 699 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdee Social And Bowling Club | Sturdee Social Club, Sturdee Social Club | 397 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 682 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 789 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 868 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCLES FISH BAR | 155 Barnsole Road, Gillingham | 76 yd | |
| Anatolia Kebab And Fish Bar | 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 391 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 58 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham | 396 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 545 yd | |
| Master Kebab | Master Kebab Takeaway, 88 Watling Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 850 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 414 yd | |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 893 yd |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 959 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.