ME7 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.6km from Gillingham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Gillingham North ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Medway.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00081063 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME7 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME7 1AU.
427
32
£ 39,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME7 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME7 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME7 1AU. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME7 1AU is above average at 133 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.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Burnt Oak Primary School
Brompton Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Barnsole Primary School
Saxon Way Primary School
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Bon Bon (Medway)0.8 km
- LDL Food And Wine0.7 km
- Admiral0.1 km
- Bharath Spices0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Mel'Z Kitchen0.7 km
- Nazare0.7 km
- The Launji0.1 km
- Alisha0.3 km
- Bollywood0.2 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Quality Kebabs0.7 km
- Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love0.2 km
- BASIL WOOD OVEN PIZZERIA0.2 km
- EYWAN BBQ0.2 km
- Gabrielas Cafe Bar Restaurante0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Brittania0.1 km
- Will Adams0.3 km
- Fleur De Lis0.4 km
- Southern Belle PH0.1 km
- The Scruffy Duck0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- King Charles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)0.2 km
- Chatham2.0 km
- Rochester2.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- James Street Top0.1 km
- Jeffery Street0.1 km
- James Street Top0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME71AU · Data under Open Government Licence