ME8 0DP 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME8, ME8 0DP offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00081346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DP.
325
37
£ 50,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0DP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME8 0DP — age 37, 76% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DP 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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
St Margaret's Infant School
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
Miers Court Primary School
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.6 km
- Just Cutts0.5 km
- Londis0.2 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Premier Shalu General Store1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Of Ales0.7 km
- Cricketers0.5 km
- JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn0.9 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.5 km
- The Greedy Banker0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
- Hon's Restaurant0.8 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- The Centre Cafe0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- CHARCOAL GRILL0.8 km
- Far East Express0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.4 km
- Mohim Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)0.9 km
- Newington4.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Nursery Road0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Manor Farm0.3 km
- Manor Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DP · Data under Open Government Licence