Nelson Road is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 4LT 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 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4LU, ME7 4NE, ME7 4ND, ME7 4HL, ME7 4NG, ME7 4HN, ME7 5XU, ME7 5XT, ME7 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 4LT 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 Nelson Road was 212.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 84th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-02-28 | £426,089 |
| 123 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-24 | £370,785 |
| 141 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-14 | £604,819 |
| 117 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2022-08-09 | £366,030 |
| 119 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-08-27 | £397,771 |
ME7 4LT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 237 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 2,217 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 | 1,865 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 | 5,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 543 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,875 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 | 548 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 582 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital | 594 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 771 yd | |
| The Grill Bar/Max's Pizza And Kebab | 239 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 516 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 605 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 677 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 795 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 112 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 136 Milton Road, Gillingham | 346 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 178 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 421 yd | |
| New China Chef | 32 Byron Road, Gillingham | 449 yd | |
| New Happy Palace | 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 884 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 952 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 836 yd | |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 981 yd | |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.