Montgomery Road is in Gillingham and in Medway district. ME7 5XP 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 Montgomery Road, Gillingham, ME7 5XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME7 5LN, ME7 5XR, ME7 5XS, ME7 5PS, ME7 5PX, ME7 5PU, ME7 5XT, ME7 5XN, ME7 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME7 5XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 55.7% | 48.1% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 51.2% | 35.1% | -16.1% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 44.5% | 15.5% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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 | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 16% | 7.4% | -8.6% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 67.2% | 54.1% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 65.1% | 64.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 20.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 64.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 21.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montgomery Road was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Gillingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montgomery Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South and the 215th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Montgomery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-14 | £227,254 |
| 1 Montgomery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2020-07-10 | £264,861 |
| 1 Montgomery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-03-30 | £276,841 |
| 2 Montgomery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-08-19 | £235,123 |
| 1A Montgomery Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-10-22 | £322,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 997 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 | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 1,800 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 | 5,156 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 | 306 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Other independent special 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 | 346 yd | |
| St Augustine's Church Café | St Augustines Church, Rock Avenue | 526 yd | |
| Busman's Bistro - Arriva Bus Depot | Busmans Bistro, Gillingham Bus Station | 613 yd | |
| KFC | 106-108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 803 yd | |
| Ela N Sisters | 67 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Irish Social Club | St Mary's Social Club, St Marys Social Club | 610 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis | Fleur De Lis, 46 Gillingham Road | 610 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 630 yd | |
| Woodland Tavern | Canterbury Tales, Canterbury Tales | 761 yd | |
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Chef | 32 Byron Road, Gillingham | 243 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 178 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 266 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Brothers | 168-170 Nelson Road, Gillingham | 298 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 136 Milton Road, Gillingham | 309 yd | |
| New Happy Palace | 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 70 Duncan Road, Gillingham | 899 yd | |
| Iceland | 141-145 High Street, Gillingham | 938 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Brompton Academy MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 777 yd | |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| Foresters Hall Sturdee Avenue | 1,068 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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.