ME8 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Edwin Road, 1.0km from Wigmore in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME8, ME8 0AH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k, up 42.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00081323 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AH.
324
48
£ 55,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME8 0AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £920k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 42.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AH. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 659,500
6 sales · Mean £ 762,333
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
1 sales · Mean £ 208,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0AH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Howard School
Rainham School for Girls
Fairview Community Primary School
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Maritime Academy
Parkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Post Office Convenience Store0.7 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.9 km
- Shell0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.6 km
- Spyglass And Kettle0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kellicious0.7 km
- Wigmore Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)2.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.0 km
- Chatham5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marshall Road0.1 km
- Marshall Road0.1 km
- Edwin Road middle0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Edwin Road middle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80AH · Data under Open Government Licence