Marathon Paddock Gillingham, Medway
11 addresses across 1 postcode (ME7), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101243.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £287,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent), about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Balmoral Gardens, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Napier Road Surgery, about 140 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £287,500 | £150,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £124,500 | £124,500 | £124,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £42,875 | £42,750 | £43,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2022 | 10 ME7 4HE | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 6 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 1 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2016 | 2 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £164,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2008 | 1 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 3 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £124,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2005 | 5 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 6 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2002 | 9 ME7 4HE | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 5 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 6 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £42,750 | |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 2 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 9 ME7 4HE | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 3 Jul 1996 | 10 ME7 4HE | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1995 | 6 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £20,000 | |
| 3 May 1995 | 6 ME7 4HE | Terraced | £22,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Medway in 2026-27: Band D £2,329 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,552 | £1,811 | £2,070 | £2,329 | £2,846 | £3,363 | £3,881 | £4,657 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (59% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Gillingham South.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 41 Barnsole Road Gillingham: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Canada House Barnsole Road Gillingham: up to 21 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 1-3 Connaught Road Gillingham: up to 8 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former snooker hall 48 Green Street Gillingham: up to 57 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 82 Jeffery Street, Gillingham: up to 14 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 120-122 High Street Gillingham: up to 24 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 105-107 High Street, Gillingham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 22-32 Canterbury Street Gillingham: up to 14 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME7 4HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Rochester 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Avenue Barnsole | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Allego Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57.8 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Napier Road Surgery | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Franklin House Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gillingham Station - London & South Eastern Railway Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balmoral Gardens 8,220 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gillingham Park 6.3 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingswood Road Allotment 840 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brompton Lines, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brompton Lines | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Brook Low Level Pumping Station | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Officers' Terrace, the Historic Dockyard, Chatham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Jewish Burial Ground, Chatham Memorial Synagogue | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Gillingham Marshes | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Gillingham Reach | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Ambley Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Medway: see them on the Medway page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnsole Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Napier School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brompton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Academy of Woodlands | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Saxon Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chatham Grammar | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bib Home Foods ME7 4HG | Other catering premises | 10 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Napier Primary ME7 4HG | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Tesco ME7 4HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Rubi Mini Mart ME7 4EP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Napier Convience Store ME7 4HJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Summer Palace ME7 4EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Gillingham Fish Bar ME7 4HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Mel'Z Kitchen ME7 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Contract Dining Company Ltd ME7 2JG | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| P\&B Newsagents ME7 4EY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| OTAS Supported Living ME7 4HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Grill Bar ME7 4RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Fleur De Lis ME7 4RR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Ockys Caribbean , Kitchen ME7 4RR | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Fleur De Lis ME7 4RR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glanville Road (59); On or near Coulman Street (28); On or near Louisville Avenue (24); On or near Albany Road (20); On or near Beresford Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Quality Kebab And Fish Bar (takeaway/sandwich shop, ME7 4RB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 19 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME7 4HE: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Albany Terrace · Coulman Street · Beresford Road · Albany Road · Glanville Road · Junction Road · Barnsole Road · Junction Road · Old Woodyard Close · Beaconsfield Avenue · Queen's Road · School Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.