ME7 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Saunders 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 1DL offers 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00081040 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAUNDERS STREET, ME7 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAUNDERS STREET, ME7 1DL.
315
34
£ 40,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME7 1DL 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 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 35% 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 £210k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME7 1DL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 187,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME7 1DL is above average at 111 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
Saxon Way Primary School
Rivermead School
Waterfront UTC
Brompton Academy
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Bon Bon (Medway)0.7 km
- LDL Food And Wine0.8 km
- Admiral0.4 km
- Bharath Spices0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Mel'Z Kitchen0.8 km
- Nazare0.8 km
- The Launji0.4 km
- Alisha0.6 km
- Bollywood0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Quality Kebabs0.8 km
- Bangkok Mami And Foodie Love0.3 km
- BASIL WOOD OVEN PIZZERIA0.4 km
- EYWAN BBQ0.4 km
- Gabrielas Cafe Bar Restaurante0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Brittania0.4 km
- Will Adams0.5 km
- Fleur De Lis0.7 km
- Southern Belle PH0.4 km
- The Scruffy Duck0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Gillingham0.7 km
- King Charles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)0.4 km
- Chatham2.2 km
- Rochester2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Street0.1 km
- Trinity Road0.1 km
- James Street Top0.2 km
- James Street Top0.2 km
- Burnt Oak Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME71DL · Data under Open Government Licence