Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AJ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.7 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.7 km
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Fairview Community Primary School

Good665 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils1.3 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good574 pupils1.3 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.6 km
  • Spyglass And Kettle0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

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