Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHARLOTTE DRIVE, ME8 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLOTTE DRIVE, ME8 0DA.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME8 0DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME8 0DA combines high owner-occupation (100%), strong property values (£552k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £552k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME8 0DA is a sought-after residential area on Charlotte Drive, 1.0km from Twydall in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME8, ME8 0DA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 100% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00081309 (shared with 5 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 0DA. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 552,500

4 sales · Mean £ 626,250

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

ME8 0DA has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting40
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.5 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils0.8 km
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Maritime Academy

0.8 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils0.8 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.9 km
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement362 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club0.5 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dewdrop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kellicious0.5 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.6 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.6 km
  • Chatham5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pump Lane0.3 km
  • Pump Lane0.3 km
  • Caldew Avenue0.3 km
  • Sylvan Road0.4 km
  • Edwin Road0.4 km