ME8 0DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Platters, 1.2km from Rainham 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 0DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, up 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00081321 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PLATTERS, ME8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PLATTERS, ME8 0DJ.
291
49
£ 50,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME8 0DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DJ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 495,000
17 sales · Mean £ 485,382
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Miers Court Primary School
Fairview Community Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
Thames View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Premier Shalu General Store0.8 km
- Post Office Convenience Store0.8 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.8 km
- Shell0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.7 km
- Spyglass And Kettle0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kellicious0.9 km
- Wigmore Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.7 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
- Newington5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Road0.3 km
- Marshall Road0.3 km
- Marshall Road0.3 km
- Lyndhurst Avenue0.4 km
- Lyndhurst Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DJ · Data under Open Government Licence