ME7 is a postcode district in Maidstone, South East, covering 1018 active and 397 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME7 (32%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (7%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME7 are around £278k, down 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME7 at 444 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME7 postcode area.
52,930
39
£ 45,242 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME7's 55% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £278k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hempstead Junior School
Hempstead Infant School
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Burnt Oak Primary School
Brompton Academy
The Robert Napier School
The Academy of Woodlands
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Co-Op
- Co-Op Welcome
- Shop'N'Drive, Darland Service Station
- Grange Road Farm Shop
- Grange Road Stores
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- King Charles Hotel
- Medway Youth Hostel
- Premier Inn Gillingham
- The Cricketers
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bakers And Baristas
- The Cabin
- Sue's Crafty Cafe
- Alisha
- BB's Coffee And Muffins
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Marmaris Kebab & Pizza
- Master Kebab Takeaway
- Medway Grill
- Morley's Fried Chicken
- Nawab Indian Takeaway
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Prince Arthur Indoor Bowling Club
- St Mary's Irish Social Club
- Upper Gillingham Conservative Club
- The Bell
- The Harrow Inn
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl
- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- + 2 more
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