Perie Row is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 5RB 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 Perie Row, Gillingham, ME7 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5RN, ME7 5AQ, ME7 5RD, ME7 5RW, ME7 5RP, ME7 5AE, ME7 5QY, ME7 5AA, ME7 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME7 5RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 53.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.6% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 37.7% | 42% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 34.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 36.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 38% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 31.1% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 84.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 88.7% | 80.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 79.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perie Row was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perie Row has the 39th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 135th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Perie Row, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2014-06-24 | £294,717 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Primary School Bryant Street , ME4 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Hills Terrace , ME4 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 1out of 4 | 1,669 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 1,175 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 | 3,928 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 | 306 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,801 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 | 2,043 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,107 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 | 94 yd | |
| Commissioners House | Former Lassiette Blanche, Main Gate Road | 324 yd | |
| Officers Mess Compass Group Ess | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 328 yd | |
| Gregg's | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 328 yd | |
| The Wagon Stop Canteen | Wagon Stop, Railway Workshop | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 15 Garden Street | 184 yd | |
| Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club | Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Fsh Bar And Kebab | 20 High Street, Brompton | 45 yd | |
| Command House / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken /Locked And Loaded | The Command House, Dock Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 1,052 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 | 743 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 807 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.