ME7 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Jeffery Street, 0.6km from Gillingham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Gillingham North ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ME7 1BZ offers 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 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00081063 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JEFFERY STREET, ME7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEFFERY STREET, ME7 1BZ.
427
32
£ 39,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME7 1BZ 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
ME7 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME7 1BZ. 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
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 189,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME7 1BZ is above average at 134 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Brompton Academy
Saxon Way Primary School
Barnsole Primary School
Rivermead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Bon Bon (Medway)0.7 km
- LDL Food And Wine0.7 km
- Admiral0.1 km
- Bharath Spices0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Mel'Z Kitchen0.6 km
- Nazare0.6 km
- The Launji0.2 km
- Alisha0.4 km
- Bollywood0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Quality Kebabs0.6 km
- Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love0.2 km
- BASIL WOOD OVEN PIZZERIA0.2 km
- EYWAN BBQ0.3 km
- Gabrielas Cafe Bar Restaurante0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Brittania0.1 km
- Will Adams0.4 km
- Fleur De Lis0.5 km
- Southern Belle PH0.1 km
- The Scruffy Duck0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Gillingham0.9 km
- King Charles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)0.1 km
- Chatham2.1 km
- Rochester2.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.0 km
- King Street0.1 km
- James Street Top0.1 km
- James Street Top0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME71BZ · Data under Open Government Licence