Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL ROAD, ME8 0AW.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME8 0AW 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME8 0AW's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £756k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £756k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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

ME8 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Marshall Road, 1.1km from Twydall in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME8 0AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 £756k, down 19.0% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00081317 (shared with 6 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 0AW. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 812,500

7 sales · Mean £ 792,857

Semi-Detached

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

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

ME8 0AW has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.6 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.6 km
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Maritime Academy

0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils0.9 km
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement362 pupils1.1 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils1.1 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils1.2 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club0.6 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.4 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dewdrop1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fuji Seal Europe Ltd1.0 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kellicious0.4 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.8 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
  • Chatham5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sylvan Road0.2 km
  • Sylvan Road0.2 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.2 km
  • Edwin Road middle0.3 km