Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME8 0AL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £632k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 110.2% year-on-year.

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

ME8 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Marshall Road, 1.2km 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 0AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k, up 110.2% 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 0AL 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 0AL. 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

£ 825,000

3 sales · Mean £ 710,000

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

7 sales · Mean £ 418,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME8 0AL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.6 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.6 km
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Fairview Community Primary School

Good665 pupils1.2 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils1.3 km
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Maritime Academy

1.3 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Post Office Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club1.0 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.7 km
  • Spyglass And Kettle0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kellicious0.7 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab1.0 km
  • Wigmore Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.9 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.0 km
  • Chatham5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marshall Road0.2 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.2 km
  • Marshall Road0.2 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.3 km