ME8 0BL 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 0BL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BL.
283
41
£ 50,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0BL 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
ME8 0BL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0BL. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 257,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0BL has low crime rates — 23 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 Church of England Junior School
St Margaret's Infant School
Thames View Primary School
Miers Court Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Maritime Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers1.0 km
- Just Cutts0.9 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Premier Shalu General Store1.0 km
- Collards Newsagents1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant1.0 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- The Centre Cafe0.9 km
- The Star Grill0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.7 km
- Mohim Express1.0 km
- Favorite Rainham Ltd0.8 km
- Quality Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cricketers0.9 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.8 km
- The Greedy Banker0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.2 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
- Newington4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nursery Road0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
- Highfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80BL · Data under Open Government Licence