High Street is in Brompton, Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 5AH is located in the Chatham Central & Brompton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Brompton, Gillingham, ME7 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5RW, ME7 5RP, ME7 5SA, ME7 5AT, ME7 5RX, ME7 5AN, ME7 5AQ, ME7 5RB, ME7 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 5AH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 56.9% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 43.1% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 43.8% | 42.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 27.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 46.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 26.1% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around ME7 5AH this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 28.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 23.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 14.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 17.5% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 79.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.5% | 89.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 89.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 324th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 High Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2022-05-27 | £292,130 |
| 58 High Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-01-25 | £141,968 |
| 48 High Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-07-30 | £260,156 |
| 44 High Street, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-11-05 | £225,905 |
| 62 High Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2014-01-03 | £121,571 |
ME7 5AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,901 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 1,578 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 1,094 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 | 3,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The Historic Dockyard , ME4 4TZ | - not rated | 241 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracie's Cafe | Brompton Cafe, 5 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Officers Mess Compass Group Ess | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 251 yd | |
| Gregg's | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 251 yd | |
| Commissioners House | Former Lassiette Blanche, Main Gate Road | 325 yd | |
| The Wagon Stop Canteen | Wagon Stop, Railway Workshop | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 15 Garden Street | 223 yd | |
| Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club | Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Fsh Bar And Kebab | 20 High Street, Brompton | 102 yd | |
| Command House / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken /Locked And Loaded | The Command House, Dock Road | 828 yd | |
| Kent Kebab Time | 22 High Street, Gillingham | 1,058 yd | |
| Pam#ExoticJerk | Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 737 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chatham) CHATHAM MARITIME | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.