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ME7

GILLINGHAM

Kent, South East, England

ME7 covers GILLINGHAM in Kent, South East.

Avg price £283,730
1yr change ▲ 6.3%
Crime 165% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£283,730

▲ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% below national avg

Crime Rate

215.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

165% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

352 Mbps

Property Prices in ME7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME7 is £283,730, which is 37% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Property values in ME7 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in ME7 have risen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £510,217 171
Semi-detached £345,313 260
Terraced £254,155 1290
Flat £165,400 237
All types £283,730 2016

5-Year Price History

£273K £277K £282K £286K £290K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ME7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 215.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME7 has a crime rate significantly 165% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
89.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
35.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ME7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME7 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hempstead Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Hempstead Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
MidKent College Post-16 Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

292,655

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME7 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME7 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,268/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ME7 — GILLINGHAM

Area Summary

ME7 (GILLINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£283,730), higher-than-average crime (165% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME7?
The average house price in ME7 (GILLINGHAM) is £283,730, based on 2016 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.3% over the past year.
Is ME7 a safe area to live?
Crime in ME7 is above the national average (215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (89.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (35.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in ME7?
There are 19 schools in or near ME7. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in ME7?
Council tax in ME7 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,268 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in ME7?
The average broadband download speed in ME7 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in ME7 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in ME7 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 292,655.