Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BJ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME8 0BJ 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME8 0BJ's 70% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £377k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 69.8% year-on-year.

home £377,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME8 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Salisbury Avenue, 0.8km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For families considering a move, ME8 0BJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 69.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 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 0BJ. 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

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Detached

£ 506,000

2 sales · Mean £ 506,000

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

ME8 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft11
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.2 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils0.9 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.9 km
  • Just Cutts0.8 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Benham's Off Licence1.0 km
  • Collards Newsagents0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Dewdrop0.9 km
  • Cricketers0.8 km
  • Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.8 km
  • The Greedy Banker0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Galata Mezze Restaurant1.0 km
  • Nutmegs Patisserie0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • The Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • The Star Grill0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Jack`s Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Mohim Express0.9 km
  • Asham Indian1.0 km
  • Favorite Rainham Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
  • Newington4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadview Shops0.2 km
  • Nursery Road0.2 km
  • Broadview Shops0.3 km
  • Bloors Lane0.4 km
  • Roberts Road0.4 km