ME8 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Jefferson 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 0DB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k, up 4.0% year-on-year. 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00081309 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JEFFERSON DRIVE, ME8 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEFFERSON DRIVE, ME8 0DB.
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46
£ 55,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0DB 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.
Area Character
ME8 0DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £563k, 100% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £563k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
13 sales · Mean £ 497,653
Semi-Detached
£ 505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DB 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.
school Local Schools
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Thames View Primary School
Maritime Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Rainham Mark Social Club0.6 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.7 km
- Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dewdrop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jack`s Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kellicious0.7 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.8 km
- The Manor Farm0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.8 km
- Newington5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pump Lane0.2 km
- Bloors Lane0.3 km
- Pump Lane0.3 km
- Bloors Lane0.3 km
- Danson Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DB · Data under Open Government Licence