ME8 0AA is a well-regarded residential area on Edwin Road, 0.7km from Twydall 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 0AA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £521k, up 63.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00081345 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AA.
317
45
£ 55,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME8 0AA combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£521k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £521k. Property prices are trending up 63.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AA. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
13 sales · Mean £ 532,076
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME8 0AA is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Maritime Academy
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
The Howard School
Rainham School for Girls
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Thames View Primary School
Danecourt School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dewdrop0.7 km
- Gillingham Labour Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Rainham Mark Social Club0.2 km
- Spensley Services0.9 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.5 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.2 km
- Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Fuji Seal Europe Ltd0.9 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.5 km
- Fireaway / NXT LVL GILLINGHAM1.0 km
- Lloyds TSB City Office1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Kellicious0.3 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.2 km
- Uncle Bob's Chick 'n' Wings UK0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Chi / Mama's Rice0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.9 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.3 km
- Chatham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Edwin Road0.1 km
- Edwin Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Caldew Avenue0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80AA · Data under Open Government Licence