ME8 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Crabtree Road, 0.9km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRABTREE ROAD, ME8 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRABTREE ROAD, ME8 0BY.
283
41
£ 50,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0BY 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 0BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0BY. 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
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0BY 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
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Miers Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Just Cutts1.0 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Rainham Mark Social Club0.9 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dewdrop0.9 km
- Cricketers1.0 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Nutmegs Patisserie0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.8 km
- Favorite Rainham Ltd0.9 km
- Kellicious0.9 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.3 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.1 km
- Newington4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nursery Road0.3 km
- Broadview Shops0.4 km
- Broadview Shops0.4 km
- Bloors Lane0.4 km
- Highfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80BY · Data under Open Government Licence