ME8 0AN is a sought-after residential area on Marshall Road, 1.3km from Twydall 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 0AN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k, up 22.3% 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00081317 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AN.
362
45
£ 55,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0AN 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.
Area Character
ME8 0AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £494k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AN. The average age is 45.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
4 sales · Mean £ 408,750
Detached
£ 525,000
12 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0AN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Howard School
Rainham School for Girls
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Maritime Academy
Rainham Mark Grammar School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
St Margaret's Infant School
Thames View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Post Office Convenience Store1.0 km
- Rainham Mark Social Club0.8 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.5 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kellicious0.5 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.8 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.8 km
- Chatham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Edwin Road middle0.2 km
- Edwin Road middle0.2 km
- Sylvan Road0.3 km
- Sylvan Road0.3 km
- Marshall Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80AN · Data under Open Government Licence