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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Area Summary
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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