Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HIGH STREET, ME7 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME7 1AQ.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME7 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME7 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £270k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME7 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.5km from Gillingham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Gillingham South ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Medway.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME7 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00081090 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME7 1AQ. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.7%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME7 1AQ is above average at 126 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences474
Anti-social behaviour261
Shoplifting174
Criminal damage and arson91
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Skinner Street

Good379 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Good581 pupils0.6 km
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Burnt Oak Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Brompton Academy

Requires Improvement1398 pupils0.7 km
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Barnsole Primary School

Requires Improvement673 pupils0.8 km
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Saxon Way Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Bon Bon (Medway)0.7 km
  • LDL Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Admiral0.0 km
  • Bharath Spices0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Mel'Z Kitchen0.6 km
  • Nazare0.6 km
  • The Launji0.2 km
  • Alisha0.3 km
  • Bollywood0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Quality Kebabs0.6 km
  • Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love0.3 km
  • BASIL WOOD OVEN PIZZERIA0.3 km
  • EYWAN BBQ0.3 km
  • Gabrielas Cafe Bar Restaurante0.5 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Brittania0.0 km
  • Will Adams0.4 km
  • Fleur De Lis0.3 km
  • Southern Belle PH0.0 km
  • The Scruffy Duck0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • King Charles Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)0.1 km
  • Chatham2.0 km
  • Rochester2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.0 km
  • Gillingham Rail Station0.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station0.1 km