Queen's Road Gillingham, Medway
42 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME7), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101549.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 7, D: 15, 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 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent), about 520 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Balmoral Gardens, is about 350 m 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 52 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Napier Road Surgery, about 300 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 164 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (19); House, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (13); before 1900 (7); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 (71% of about 750 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 (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 1-3 Connaught Road Gillingham: up to 8 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former snooker hall 48 Green Street Gillingham: up to 57 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Canada House Barnsole Road Gillingham: up to 21 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 120-122 High Street Gillingham: up to 24 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 105-107 High Street, Gillingham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 22-32 Canterbury Street Gillingham: up to 14 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 82 Jeffery Street, Gillingham: up to 14 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME7 4LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME7 4RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 52 m and 55 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME7 4LP | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| ME7 4RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Rochester 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Depot Gillingham | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Road Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Allego Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57.5 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Napier Road Surgery | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy 1St | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Franklin House Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 430 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 | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 33 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Kingswood Road Allotment 840 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brompton Lines, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Brook Low Level Pumping Station | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Chatham Lines, section at Chatham Gun Wharf | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Officers' Terrace, the Historic Dockyard, Chatham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Jewish Burial Ground, Chatham Memorial Synagogue | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gillingham Marshes | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Gillingham Reach | Tidal water | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Ambley Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 42 |
1 of the street's 42 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 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 |
| Barnsole Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brompton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 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 |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chatham Grammar | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Robert Napier School | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saxon Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis ME7 4RR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Ockys Caribbean , Kitchen ME7 4RR | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Fleur De Lis ME7 4RR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Brajan Mart ME7 4RP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Marmaris Kebab ME7 5XG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Gillingham Foods ME7 5UL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Essentials ME7 5XL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| New Happy Palace ME7 5XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Nawab Indian Takeaway / Wing Man / Vegan Nawab ME7 5XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Rock Avenue Club ME7 5NP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Caterlink @ Napier Primary ME7 4HG | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Top Kebab ME7 5XE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Shalu Food And Wine ME7 5XE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Napier Convience Store ME7 4HJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Valore Cash And Carry ME7 5UB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (44); On or near Wellington Road (28); On or near Nile Road (26); On or near Nelson Road (23); On or near Waterloo Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Neema's Kitchen (other catering premises, ME7 4PG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Seaview Road · Gillingham Road · Wellington Road · Adelaide Road · Copenhagen Road · Nile Road · Waterloo Road · Borough Road · Old Woodyard Close · Stopford Road · Duncan Road · Marathon Paddock
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.