Gillingham Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 4RS 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 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 4RR, ME7 4LH, ME7 4RT, ME7 4RP, ME7 4RZ, ME7 4LP, ME7 4PZ, ME7 4LJ, ME7 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 4RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.6% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53% | 48.4% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 35.3% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 44.7% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.3% | 54.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 29% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.9% | 21.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 26.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
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 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.8% | 71.8% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 74.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 74.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 15.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillingham Road was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillingham Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 396th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-09-13 | £251,321 |
| 103 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-08-28 | £348,391 |
| 91 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-06-28 | £239,243 |
| 95 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2023-10-06 | £285,281 |
| 101 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-07 | £259,222 |
ME7 4RS 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 1,687 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,322 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 | 4,639 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 | 765 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 180 yd | |
| Ela N Sisters | 67 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 371 yd | |
| Medway Cafe | Medway CafÉ, 181 High Street | 425 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee, 133 High Street | 434 yd | |
| KFC | 106-108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 85 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 439 yd | |
| The Brittania | The Britannia, 158-160 High Street | 465 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 467 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Fish Bar | 4 Trafalgar Street, Gillingham | 301 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 178 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 320 yd | |
| Nawab Indian Takeaway | 245 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 324 yd | |
| New Happy Palace | 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 324 yd | |
| Top Kebab | 249 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 370 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Gillingham Fc (Priestfield Stadium) PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD STADIUM PRIESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Parochial Hall INGRAM ROAD | 1,077 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 | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.