ME8 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Harvey Road, 0.6km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
For serious buyers, ME8 0BA is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00081346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY ROAD, ME8 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY ROAD, ME8 0BA.
325
37
£ 50,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME8 0BA spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £358k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0BA. The average age is 36.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 267,500
6 sales · Mean £ 313,333
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0BA has low crime rates — 29 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.
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
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.7 km
- Just Cutts0.6 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Rainham (Kent) Social0.9 km
- Rainham Post Office And Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Of Ales0.8 km
- Cricketers0.6 km
- JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn0.9 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.6 km
- The Greedy Banker0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
- Hon's Restaurant0.9 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- The Centre Cafe0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- CHARCOAL GRILL0.9 km
- Far East Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.4 km
- Mohim Express0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.4 km
- Newington4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Nursery Road0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.3 km
- Manor Farm0.3 km
- Roberts Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80BA · Data under Open Government Licence