Britton Street is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 5HA 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 Britton Street, Gillingham, ME7 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5HH, ME7 1BQ, ME7 5HB, ME7 5EZ, ME7 1AZ, ME7 1BD, ME7 1BB, ME7 5EF, ME7 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 5HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 53.5% | 63.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 16.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 40.3% | 45.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| 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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 22.5% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.1% | 75.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 83.8% | 71.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 14.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 72% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britton Street was 223.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% higher than the Gillingham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Britton Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gillingham North and the 76th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Andrew Manor Britton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-04-16 | £191,997 |
| 5 Andrew Manor Britton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-03-09 | £112,590 |
| 3 Andrew Manor Britton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2007-05-08 | £135,503 |
| 5 Andrew Manor Britton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-05-05 | £141,321 |
| 5 Andrew Manor Britton Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-01-23 | £113,009 |
ME7 5HA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| 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 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinner Street Primary School Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 707 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,051 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 | 664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,798 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 | 4,118 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 | 1,202 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Jaer | 52 High Street, Gillingham | 94 yd | |
| Tai Won Mein | 59-61 High Street, Gillingham | 126 yd | |
| The Hollywood Bowl | 4 High Street, Gillingham | 130 yd | |
| Gillingham Cafe Pie \& Mash | Eel Pie Island, 70-72 High Street | 135 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Oasis Cafe, The Mall | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Adams | Will Adams PH, Flat | 179 yd | |
| The Napier Arms | The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street | 306 yd | |
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 329 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 429 yd | |
| Southern Belle PH | 170 High Street, Gillingham | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 36 High Street, Gillingham | 94 yd | |
| Kent Kebab Time | 22 High Street, Gillingham | 99 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar / Star Pizza & Mexican | 89 Britton Street, Gillingham | 157 yd | |
| Pasta Rasta Ltd | 2 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 170 yd | |
| Ramzey Grill Limited Company | 6 Skinner Street, Gillingham | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 467 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Chatham Garrison Sports Ground CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND CHATHAM GARRISON SPORTS GROUND SALLY PORT GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 514 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Burnt Oak Primary School RICHMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 722 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.