The ME8 8RG postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME8 8RG area, explore the ME8 8RG Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME8 8RG area, visit the ME8 8RG House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME8 |
| Ward | Rainham South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Parkwood East |
| 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 South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 24588 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White professionals / Comfortable suburbia / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Farthing Corner(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Tyler Drive(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Rainham (Kent)(1.79 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(16.32 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9NP (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Deanwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9TX (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Parkwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME8 9LP (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Fairview Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME8 0NU (0.87 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PARKWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE(0.53 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| parkwood family practiceActive119 long catlis road, parkwood, rainham, gillingham, kent | 01634269610 | ME8 9RR |
| long catlis road surgeryActiveparkwood health centre, long catlis road, rainham, kent | 01634233491 | ME8 9PR |
| wigmore medical centreActive114 woodside road, wigmore, gillingham, kent | 01634231752 | ME8 0PW |
The population of ME88RG is 312 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1250), Between 35 to 44 (912), and Between 25 to 34 (809).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 264 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 63 adults have Does not apply, while 45 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (302), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (196).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (151), followed by No religion (121).
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 Intermediate occupations (45) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38), and Semi-routine occupations (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (455), and 218 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1344) and Africa (25).