The ME8 0SW postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME8 0SW area, explore the ME8 0SW Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME8 |
| Ward | Rainham Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Rainham South West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Rainham Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 31184 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing in suburbia / Ageing suburbanites / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Wigmore Fish Bar, Takeaway Shop
Address: 48 Hoath Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0SW
Raj Rani Wigmore, Other Catering Premises
Address: 48A Hoath Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0SW
The nearest places is Wigmore(0.28 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Spyglass and Kettle(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Rainham (Kent)(1.62 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(15.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ME8 0AJ (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Fairview Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME8 0NU (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Hempstead Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-7 | ME7 3QG (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Hempstead Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME7 3HJ (0.59 mi) | Details |
| The Howard SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME8 0BX (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Rainham School for GirlsSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME8 0BX (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Parkwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9LP (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Deanwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9TX (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WIGMORE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.37 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| wigmore medical centreActive114 woodside road, wigmore, gillingham, kent | 01634231752 | ME8 0PW |
| long catlis road surgeryActiveparkwood health centre, long catlis road, rainham, kent | 01634233491 | ME8 9PR |
| parkwood family practiceActive119 long catlis road, parkwood, rainham, gillingham, kent | 01634269610 | ME8 9RR |
The population of ME80SW is 346 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (915), Between 65 to 74 (905), and Between 45 to 54 (844).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 308 people, followed by Indian with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Level 4, while 51 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (341), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (246).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (174), followed by No religion (139).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (67) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (49), and Intermediate occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (523), and 402 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1528) and Middle East and Asia (41).