Gillingham, Medway · ME7

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Covering Gillingham, including Boxley Downs, Chatham Central & Brompton, Gillingham North. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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ME7 (Gillingham) in a nutshell

ME7 covers Gillingham, in Maidstone and Medway. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for ME7

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Two councils in one district

ME7 is split between Maidstone and Medway. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

ME7 stretches across Boxley Downs, Chatham Central & Brompton, Gillingham North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'ME7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Gillingham, Medway, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Gillingham, Medway: 22.5% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Gillingham, Medway page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does ME7 cover?

ME7 (Gillingham) includes the wards of Boxley Downs, Chatham Central & Brompton, Gillingham North, Gillingham South, Hempstead & Wigmore, Lordswood & Walderslade, Rainham North, Watling (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to ME7?

Neighbouring districts include ME4 (Chatham), ME5 (Walderslade), ME8 (Rainham), ME3 (Rochester), ME1 (Rochester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering ME7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in ME7?

About 20,015 households and 51,311 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,026 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is ME7 in?

ME7 sits in Maidstone, Medway (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford, Faversham and Mid Kent, Gillingham and Rainham, Rochester and Strood.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
ME7 1
Areas covered
Gillingham 2
Active postcodes
1,026 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
20,015 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
51,311 2
Electoral wards
Boxley Downs, Chatham Central & Brompton, Gillingham North, Gillingham South, Hempstead & Wigmore, Lordswood & Walderslade, Rainham North, Watling 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Chatham and Aylesford, Faversham and Mid Kent, Gillingham and Rainham, Rochester and Strood 4
Local authority
Maidstone, Medway 4
Households privately renting (Gillingham, Medway built-up area)
22.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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