ME8 0AE is a well-regarded residential area on Edwin Road, 1.1km 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 0AE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00081345 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AE.
317
45
£ 55,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0AE 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
ME8 0AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £550k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AE. 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
£ 425,000
9 sales · Mean £ 457,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME8 0AE is moderate at 62 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
The Howard School
Rainham School for Girls
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Maritime Academy
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Danecourt School
Thames View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Rainham Mark Social Club0.6 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.2 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.4 km
- Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.4 km
- Rik's One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Fuji Seal Europe Ltd0.8 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.2 km
- Lloyds TSB City Office0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kellicious0.2 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)2.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.5 km
- Chatham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sylvan Road0.0 km
- Sylvan Road0.0 km
- Edwin Road middle0.3 km
- Edwin Road middle0.3 km
- Delphi Systems0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: ME80AE · Data under Open Government Licence