Windmill Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 5PE 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 Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5QQ, ME7 5QG, ME7 5QE, ME5 7BD, ME7 5PD, ME7 5QH, ME7 5PH, ME5 7AL, ME7 5QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 5PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.6% | -3.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around ME7 5PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 41.4% | 42.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 38% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 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 | 45.1% | 48.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 17% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 33.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.7% | 72.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 81.5% | 67.9% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 67.7% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 475.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.9% higher than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Gillingham South and the 25th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Windmill Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-07-31 | £411,255 |
| 224 Windmill Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-05 | £352,872 |
| 158 Windmill Road, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-05 | £393,515 |
| 216 Windmill Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-18 | £287,886 |
| 206 Windmill Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £340,500 | 2022-02-28 | £359,518 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | - not rated | 615 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | - not rated | 615 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 689 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,246 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 | 5,366 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 | 1,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,023 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 | 5,435 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 | 125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alchemy School 105 Nelson Road , ME7 4LT | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service | Disablement Services Centre, Medway Maritime Hospital | 338 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Magpie Cafe | Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre | 601 yd | |
| Siskos | 356-358 High Street, Chatham | 815 yd | |
| Eurest Food Services | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard Cobden | The Richard Cobden, 178 Luton Road | 410 yd | |
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 701 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 800 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 899 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Chef | 32 Byron Road, Gillingham | 220 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 80 Chatham Hill, Luton | 229 yd | |
| Frydays | 140 Luton Road, Luton | 388 yd | |
| Golden Curry Takeaway | 174 Luton Road, Luton | 409 yd | |
| Gandhi Tandoori | 190 Luton Road, Luton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores, Dynamo Way | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 364 yd | |
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 684 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 | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.