North Lockside Road Gillingham, Medway
28 addresses across 3 postcodes (ME4), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32102896.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent), about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Lower Lines Park (5.6 hectares) is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -2 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Princes Park Medical Ctr, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 2,750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chatham Historic Dockyard. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Chatham Central & Brompton.
- 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)
- Pier Approach Road Depot: up to 176 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Former gas works site, north of Pier Road, Gillingham: up to 159 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME4 4SW | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| ME4 4SR | zone 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| ME4 4TE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between -2 m and 6 m above sea level (3 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME4 4SR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| ME4 4SW | 0% | 0% | 0% | 93% |
| ME4 4TE | 63% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Rochester 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Gillingham | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 13.6 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Road Car Park | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 58.2 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Princes Park Medical Ctr | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunlight Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lower Lines Park 5.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,150 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Selbourne Road Allotments 2,690 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chatham Dockyard, the Lower Boat Store, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Dockyard, the Lower Boat Store | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Cockham Wood Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Chatham Dockyard, the Expense Account Department, Wages Division | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| The Officers' Terrace, the Historic Dockyard, Chatham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Reach | Tidal water | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Finsborough Ness | Wetland | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Gull Down Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Mast Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Tower Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Snodhurst Bottom | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 28 |
2 of the street's 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 380 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| MidKent College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saxon Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnsole Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snack \& Grab | Other catering premises | 0 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Londis Chatham Waters ME4 4RS | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Larry's Mobile Bar Group / District KCL ME4 4RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Virtual Golf Fairways ME4 4RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asda Cafe ME4 4FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Mast And Rigging ME4 4FT | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Chatham Waters Care Home ME4 4FT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC ME4 4FQ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Medway Queen Preservation Society ME7 1RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East End Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME4 4SW: 21 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- ME4 4SR: 6 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- ME4 4TE: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
Nearby streets
East End Road · Gillingham Gate Road · North Side Three Road · Dynamo Way
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.