Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Nelson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson 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.

Nelson 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME7 4LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Nelson Road are based on 205 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME7 4LT

Average Price
£364,147

Semi-Detached
£393,030

Terraced
£363,734

Detached
£376,745

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£168,544

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nelson Road

Average Price
£317,947

Semi-Detached
£341,846

Terraced
£304,794

Detached
£374,739

Flats/Maisonettes
£131,608

Other
£409,968

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nelson Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
115 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-06-23	£264,437
135 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2025-02-28	£424,830
123 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-07-24	£368,929
141 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2022-12-14	£601,205
117 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£362,000	2022-08-09	£364,198

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME7 4LT

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	- not rated	233 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX	- not rated	233 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	3out of 4	378 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG	- not rated	378 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	634 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	- not rated	634 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	- not rated	776 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	- not rated	776 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	- not rated	977 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD	- not rated	5,150 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	1,943 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP	- not rated	4,673 yd	Academy secure 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	5,229 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT	- not rated	80 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	659 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	1,080 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	- not rated	1,261 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	1,261 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	70 Duncan Road, Gillingham	884 yd
Sainsbury's	277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham	952 yd
Iceland	141-145 High Street, Gillingham	977 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of ME7 4LT