Trafalgar Street is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4RL 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 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, ME7 4RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4RH, ME7 4RX, ME7 4RY, ME7 5TT, ME7 4PR, ME7 5TS, ME7 4PT, ME7 4RW, ME7 5TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 4RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.5% | 49.9% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 57.5% | 50.1% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME7 4RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 49.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 24.1% | 25.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 25.3% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 73.6% | 71.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 75% | 77.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 8.3% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 76.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Street was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trafalgar Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 236th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-01-23 | £269,874 |
| 23 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-01-22 | £229,702 |
| 25 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-13 | £213,372 |
| 14 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-31 | £234,434 |
| 39 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-09 | £229,706 |
ME7 4RL 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 | 99 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery School Napier Road , ME7 4HG | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinner Street Primary School Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 856 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 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 493 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 1,392 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 | 4,514 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 | 1,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,672 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 | 4,587 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 | 686 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 | 754 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 106-108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 165 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 52 Green Street, Gillingham | 324 yd | |
| Bollywood | 11 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 354 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee, 133 High Street | 357 yd | |
| Chef`s Delight | 81 High Street, Gillingham | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 143 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 244 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 323 yd | |
| Will Adams | Will Adams PH, Flat | 382 yd | |
| The Napier Arms | The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Fish Bar | 4 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham | 3 yd | |
| New Shipa | 113-115 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 117 yd | |
| Yohome Takeaway | 109 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 124 yd | |
| Gilbert's Food House | 101-103 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 135 yd | |
| Rose Garden | 88-90 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 356 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 876 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,023 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,062 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.