ME8 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Maidstone Road, 0.7km 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 0DS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00081319 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DS.
298
48
£ 50,900 /yr
43%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME8 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DS. The average age is 48.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 353,000
7 sales · Mean £ 342,142
Detached
£ 352,000
1 sales · Mean £ 352,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DS has low crime rates — 23 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
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Miers Court Primary School
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Parkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.9 km
- Just Cutts0.8 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Premier Shalu General Store0.8 km
- Rainham Post Office And Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince Of Ales0.9 km
- Cricketers0.8 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.7 km
- The Greedy Banker0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant0.9 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- The Centre Cafe0.8 km
- The Star Grill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mohim Express0.9 km
- The Grill Guys1.0 km
- Asham Indian0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.2 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.4 km
- Newington4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broadview Shops0.0 km
- Nursery Road0.0 km
- Broadview Shops0.1 km
- Highfield Road0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DS · Data under Open Government Licence