Area guide · Kent

Living in Gillingham (Medway)

A snapshot of life in Gillingham (Medway), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Gillingham (Medway) is a city in Kent, South East with a population of 108,485. The average house price is £326,475 and the overall crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gillingham (Medway) ranks

Population

108,485

Avg House Price

£326,475

Crime Rate

0.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

96.3%

Avg Download Speed

480 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,915.5

Median Age

41.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gillingham (medway)'s detached homes (£477,952) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£155,412).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gillingham (medway) prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£244,768 → £326,475).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£477,952	£450,000	358
Semi-Detached	£343,665	£350,000	438
Terraced	£270,467	£266,625	758
Flat	£155,412	£150,250	144

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gillingham (Medway) is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gillingham (medway): violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	33
Primary	25
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	96.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barnsole Primary School	Primary	Good
Brompton Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School	Primary	Good
Burnt Oak Primary School	Primary	Good
Byron Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Deanwood Primary School	Primary	Good
Fairview Community Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Featherby Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Featherby Junior School	Primary	Good
Hempstead Infant School	Primary	Good
Hempstead Junior School	Primary	Good
Leigh Academy Rainham	Secondary	Good
Maritime Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Miers Court Primary School	Primary	Good
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy	Primary	Good
Oasis Academy Skinner Street	Primary	Good
Parkwood Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Rainham Mark Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Rainham School for Girls	Secondary	Good
Riverside Primary School	Primary	Good
Saxon Way Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
St Margaret's Infant School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Good
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School	Primary	Good
Thames View Primary School	Primary	Good
The Academy of Woodlands	Primary	Good
The Howard School	Secondary	Good
The Robert Napier School	Secondary	No rating available
Twydall Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Waterfront UTC	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Gillingham (medway) averages 480 Mbps — 380% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gillingham (medway) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.3
% Rated C or Above	66%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,042

Demographics & Economy

Population	108,485
Median Age	41.7
Median Household Income	£31,915.5
Employment Rate	58.1%
Owner Occupied	65.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gillingham (medway)?

The average house price in Gillingham (medway) is £326,475 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Gillingham (medway)?

The most affordable entry point in Gillingham (medway) is a flat, with an average price of £155,412.

Is Gillingham (medway) a safe place to live?

Gillingham (medway) has a recorded crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Gillingham (medway)?

Gillingham (medway) has 33 schools in total, with 96.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Gillingham (medway)?

Average broadband download speeds in Gillingham (medway) are around 480 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.1% of premises.

How big is Gillingham (medway)?

Gillingham (medway) is a settlement in Kent with a population of approximately 108,485.

Most compared with

How does Gillingham (Medway) stack up against its neighbours?

Basildon

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £352,811 · £326,475
Crime rate: 85.3 · 0.3
Distance: 14.6 mi

Bearsted

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £588,043 · £326,475
Crime rate: 0.1 · 0.3
Distance: 7.1 mi

Borough Green

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £437,193 · £326,475
Crime rate: N/A · 0.3
Distance: 12.6 mi

Canvey Island

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £333,839 · £326,475
Crime rate: 51.7 · 0.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

Chadwell St Mary

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £363,414 · £326,475
Crime rate: 72.2 · 0.3
Distance: 11.7 mi

Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

Gillingham (Medway)

House price: £1,946,543 · £326,475
Crime rate: 84.5 · 0.3
Distance: 14.8 mi

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