ME8 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Road, 0.7km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
For families considering a move, ME8 0BD represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY ROAD, ME8 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY ROAD, ME8 0BD.
283
41
£ 50,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0BD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 41, ME8 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0BD. The average age is 40.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 306,000
4 sales · Mean £ 316,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0BD has low crime rates — 26 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
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.9 km
- Just Cutts0.8 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Premier Shalu General Store1.0 km
- Rainham Post Office And Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince Of Ales1.0 km
- Cricketers0.8 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.7 km
- The Greedy Banker0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant0.9 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- The Centre Cafe0.8 km
- The Star Grill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mohim Express0.9 km
- Asham Indian0.9 km
- Favorite Rainham Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.1 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.3 km
- Newington4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broadview Shops0.1 km
- Nursery Road0.1 km
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
- Roberts Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80BD · Data under Open Government Licence