Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWIN ROAD, ME8 0AH.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME8 0AH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME8 0AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £920k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 42.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME8 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Edwin Road, 1.0km from Wigmore 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 0AH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k, up 42.4% 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00081323 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0AH. 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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 659,500

6 sales · Mean £ 762,333

Semi-Detached

£ 208,000

1 sales · Mean £ 208,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME8 0AH has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.7 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.7 km
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Fairview Community Primary School

Good665 pupils1.1 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils1.4 km
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Maritime Academy

1.4 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good574 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Post Office Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Shell0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wigmore & District Smallholders Club0.6 km
  • Spyglass And Kettle0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kellicious0.7 km
  • Wigmore Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)2.0 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.0 km
  • Chatham5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marshall Road0.1 km
  • Marshall Road0.1 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.3 km