Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

THE GOLDINGS, ME8 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOLDINGS, ME8 0AX.

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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 0AX 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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME8 0AX's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £485k 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 0AX is a sought-after residential area on The Goldings, 1.2km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME8 0AX is 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 0AX 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 0AX. 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

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 405,833

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

ME8 0AX has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.3 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils1.2 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils1.2 km
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Fairview Community Primary School

Good665 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Premier Shalu General Store0.9 km
  • Post Office Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club1.0 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kellicious0.8 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.6 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.1 km
  • Newington5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Road0.4 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.4 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.4 km
  • Marshall Road0.4 km
  • Highfield Road0.4 km