ME8 is a postcode district in Swale, South East, covering 1115 active and 374 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME8 (15%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME8 are around £353k, down 1.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME8 at 198 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME8 postcode area.
51,338
44
£ 48,540 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME8 — age 44, 77% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £353k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Parkwood Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Leigh Academy Rainham
Fairview Community Primary School
Rainham School for Girls
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Maritime Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Co-Op
- Co-Op Food
- Boyces Bakery
- Greggs
- M & S Simply Food
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Mohim Express
- New Tandoori Parlour
- Papa Johns
- Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House
- Pattersons Fish & Chips
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Cricketers
- Gillingham Labour Club
- JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge
- Mackland Arms
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- BorgWarner
- Burger King
- Paddock Cafe
- Planet Ice
- Avenue Tennis
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland
- Poundland
- Tesco
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Area Profile: ME8 · Data under Open Government Licence