ME8 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Marshall 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 0AJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £499k. 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00081323 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AJ.
324
48
£ 55,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0AJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME8 0AJ combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£499k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £499k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 499,500
1 sales · Mean £ 499,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0AJ 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
Parkwood Primary School
Miers Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Premier Shalu General Store1.0 km
- Post Office Convenience Store0.6 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.7 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.6 km
- Spyglass And Kettle0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kellicious0.8 km
- Wigmore Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)2.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.1 km
- Chatham5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marshall Road0.0 km
- Marshall Road0.1 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Edwin Road middle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80AJ · Data under Open Government Licence