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.
THE GOLDINGS, ME8 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOLDINGS, ME8 0AX.
324
48
£ 55,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Miers Court Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Thames View Primary School
Fairview Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME80AX · Data under Open Government Licence