Adelaide Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4NJ 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 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5XL, ME7 4NH, ME7 5XN, ME7 4NN, ME7 4NQ, ME7 5XR, ME7 4NL, ME7 5XG, ME7 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 4NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 52.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 37.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49.7% | 44.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.2% | 18.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 15.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.1% | 73.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 84.4% | 75.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 74.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 17.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 1.7% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Road was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 395th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-06 | £236,667 |
| 16 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-20 | £255,005 |
| 2 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-24 | £171,564 |
| 2 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-09 | £162,773 |
| 32 Adelaide Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-03 | £221,461 |
ME7 4NJ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Junior School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 727 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 806 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 999 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 | 4,950 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 | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 5,027 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 | 204 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 | 543 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service | Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital | 398 yd | |
| Busman's Bistro - Arriva Bus Depot | Busmans Bistro, Gillingham Bus Station | 416 yd | |
| KFC | 106-108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 661 yd | |
| Ela N Sisters | 67 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 697 yd | |
| Mel'Z Kitchen | 8A Livingstone Circus, Gillingham | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 412 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 527 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 627 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 760 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 178 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 156 yd | |
| New Happy Palace | 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 209 yd | |
| Nawab Indian Takeaway | 245 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 214 yd | |
| Top Kebab | 249 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 221 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 701 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 950 yd | |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 956 yd | |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 998 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 184.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.