Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.4 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.4 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.9 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils1.0 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good370 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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