Mansion Row is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME7 5SE 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 Mansion Row, Gillingham, ME7 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5AW, ME7 5SD, ME7 5AN, ME7 5AS, ME7 5AT, ME7 5GB, ME7 5AJ, ME7 5AA, ME7 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME7 5SE is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 16.4% | 44.7% | 28.3% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 83.6% | 55.3% | -28.3% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 | 71.5% | 37.7% | -33.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 47.4% | 26.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 12.3% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 70.4% | 56% | -14.4% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 36.9% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around ME7 5SE this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 32.1% | 16.7% | -15.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.1% | 17.5% | -7.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 40.4% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 90.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 87.8% | 85.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 85.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansion Row was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mansion Row has the 52nd highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton and the 199th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mansion Row, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-11-21 | £352,541 |
| 17 Mansion Row, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-10 | £477,766 |
| 13 Mansion Row, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-08-10 | £495,776 |
| 16 Mansion Row, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-04-18 | £293,098 |
| 16 Mansion Row, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-08-23 | £315,293 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 555 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Kings Bastion , Brompton ME7 5DQ | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinner Street Primary School Skinner Street , ME7 1LG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant School Richmond Road , ME7 1LS | - not rated | 1,318 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brompton College Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,937 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 | 3,862 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 | 744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,563 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 | 3,907 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 | 1,782 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College 254 St Margaret's Banks , ME1 1HY | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officers Mess Compass Group Ess | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 163 yd | |
| Gregg's | Brompton Barracks, Dock Road | 163 yd | |
| Tracie's Cafe | Brompton Cafe, 5 High Street | 166 yd | |
| Commissioners House | Former Lassiette Blanche, Main Gate Road | 502 yd | |
| The Wagon Stop Canteen | Wagon Stop, Railway Workshop | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Public House | The Cannon, 15 Garden Street | 145 yd | |
| Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club | Gillingham Indoor Bowls, Prince Arthur I B C | 606 yd | |
| The Napier Arms | The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street | 984 yd | |
| Will Adams | Will Adams PH, Flat | 1,004 yd | |
| The Scruffy Duck | Scruffy Duck, 95-97 Skinner Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Fsh Bar And Kebab | 20 High Street, Brompton | 170 yd | |
| Command House / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken /Locked And Loaded | The Command House, Dock Road | 836 yd | |
| Kent Kebab Time | 22 High Street, Gillingham | 891 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar / Star Pizza & Mexican | 89 Britton Street, Gillingham | 935 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 36 High Street, Gillingham | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit BD, Pentagon Shopping Centre | 1,081 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 | 546 yd |
| Prince Arthur Road Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PRINCE ARTHUR ROAD | indoor bowls | 607 yd |
| Medway Park Mill Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Royal Engineers Sports Ground KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School KINGS BASTION | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Medway Sports Hall JOHNSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Chatham) (Closed) The Pentagon | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chatham) Unit 5a Unit 5a THE PENTAGON | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 114.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 114.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.