Postcode report
Is ME7 1FY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ME7 1FY: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME7 1FY is a postcode in Gillingham South, Medway, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME7 1FY, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME7 1FY are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME7 1FY is based on Medway 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,036 residents, 10,346 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near ME7 1FY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £285k from 104 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME7 1FY can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME7 1FY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME7 1FY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME7 1FY
Is ME7 1FY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME7 1FY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME7 1FY?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ME7 1FY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ME7 1FY?
LocaleIQ matched ME7 1FY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME7 1FY?
The latest median sold price is £285k based on 104 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME7 1FY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.