Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BOSTON GARDENS, ME8 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON GARDENS, ME8 0DL.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME8 0DL 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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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME8 0DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME8 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Boston Gardens, 0.8km from Twydall in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME8 0DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00081343 (shared with 8 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 0DL. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 459,666

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

ME8 0DL has low crime rates — 43 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.6 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils0.7 km
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Maritime Academy

0.7 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils0.7 km
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement362 pupils0.8 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club0.4 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dewdrop0.6 km
  • Gillingham Labour Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kellicious0.5 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab0.4 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.6 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.6 km
  • Chatham5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pump Lane0.1 km
  • Pump Lane0.2 km
  • Caldew Avenue0.2 km
  • Edwin Road0.3 km
  • Edwin Road0.3 km