Star Lane Gillingham, Medway
8 addresses across 4 postcodes (ME5,ME7), about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101812.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £398,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 3 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% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wigmore Park, is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wigmore Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £398,000 | £398,000 | £398,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2015 | STAR LODGE ME7 3NW | Detached | £398,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1); before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (37% of about 2,140 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): Watling.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 3NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME5 7HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME7 3NW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ME7 3SA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 59 m and 99 m above sea level (73 m on average); the ground rises about 41 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 7HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME7 3NN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME7 3NW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME7 3SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenwood Close Hempstead | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57.9 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wigmore Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hempstead Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 7 - 8 Ambley Green Dental Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hempstead Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Wigmore Park 3.1 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Seaview Road Allotment 530 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| West Hoath Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| East Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cinque Port Marshes | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Horrid Hill | Headland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainham School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Howard School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup ME7 3SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glenwood Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
- ME7 3NN: 5 addresses
- ME5 7HS: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- ME7 3NW: 1 address
- ME7 3SA: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Glenwood Close · Hinton Crescent · Hoath Close · Hoath Way · Hoath Lane
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.