Middle Street, Gillingham, ME7 5RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 5RW 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%

Partnership Status

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 5RW, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 5RW 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Middle Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Street was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Middle Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 373rd 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME7 5RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Middle Street are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gillingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Middle Street, Gillingham, ME7 5RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME7 5RW

Average Price
£155,331

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,331

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middle Street

Average Price
£143,103

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,103

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middle Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Barfleur Manor Middle Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£127,363	2025-05-30	£125,360
10 Barfleur Manor Middle Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,000	2019-05-21	£177,501
2 Barfleur Manor Middle Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2019-03-15	£156,861
4 Barfleur Manor Middle Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2014-12-11	£155,557
4 Barfleur Manor Middle Street, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2009-09-07	£123,090

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME7 5RW

Employment

ME7 5RW 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ	3out of 4	936 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ	- not rated	936 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG	3out of 4	1,305 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Skinner Street Primary School Skinner Street , ME7 1LG	- not rated	1,305 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Richmond Infant School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS	- not rated	1,483 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	- not rated	1,402 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT	- not rated	1,402 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ	3out of 4	1,515 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ	- not rated	1,544 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	4out of 4	1,911 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD	- not rated	3,819 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	876 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP	- not rated	4,560 yd	Academy secure 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	3,860 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	1,875 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College 254 St Margaret's Banks , ME1 1HY	- not rated	1,939 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	1,961 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	3out of 4	2,192 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	- not rated	2,192 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tracie's Cafe	Brompton Cafe, 5 High Street	150 yd
Officers Mess Compass Group Ess	Brompton Barracks, Dock Road	285 yd
Gregg's	Brompton Barracks, Dock Road	285 yd
Commissioners House	Former Lassiette Blanche, Main Gate Road	301 yd
The Wagon Stop Canteen	Wagon Stop, Railway Workshop	323 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cannon Public House	The Cannon, 15 Garden Street		227 yd
Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club	Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C		768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brompton Fsh Bar And Kebab	20 High Street, Brompton	92 yd
Command House / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken /Locked And Loaded	The Command House, Dock Road	805 yd
Kent Kebab Time	22 High Street, Gillingham	1,088 yd
Pam#ExoticJerk	Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way	1,091 yd

Sport

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	748 yd
Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD	indoor bowls	770 yd
Medway Park Mill Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	847 yd
Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION	grass pitches	904 yd
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION	grass pitches	937 yd
Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,005 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.02 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.02 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.82 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME7 5RW