Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DG.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /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 0DG 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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ME8 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME8 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Maidstone Road, 0.5km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME8 0DG is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00081346 (shared with 6 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 0DG. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

5 sales · Mean £ 272,600

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

ME8 0DG has low crime rates — 32 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting26
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.5 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.5 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils0.9 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good370 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.5 km
  • Ideal Supermarket0.9 km
  • Just Cutts0.4 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Mackland Arms1.0 km
  • The Prince Of Ales0.7 km
  • Cricketers0.5 km
  • JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn0.7 km
  • Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Galata Mezze Restaurant0.6 km
  • Hon's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mandarin House0.9 km
  • Nutmegs Patisserie0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • CHARCOAL GRILL0.8 km
  • Far East Express0.7 km
  • George`s Plaice0.9 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Jack`s Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)0.8 km
  • Newington4.4 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Farm0.1 km
  • Manor Farm0.1 km
  • Roberts Road0.2 km
  • Roberts Road0.2 km
  • Holding Street0.3 km