Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

NURSERY ROAD, ME8 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY ROAD, ME8 0BE.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME8 0BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ME8 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £450k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

ME8 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Road, 0.6km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 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 0BE. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 354,250

2 sales · Mean £ 354,250

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

ME8 0BE has low crime rates — 24 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.3 km
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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's Infant School

Good293 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Miers Court Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.9 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils1.0 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good574 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.8 km
  • Just Cutts0.7 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Premier Shalu General Store1.0 km
  • Rainham (Kent) Social1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Prince Of Ales0.9 km
  • Cricketers0.7 km
  • Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.7 km
  • The Greedy Banker0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Galata Mezze Restaurant0.8 km
  • Hon's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Nutmegs Patisserie0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • The Centre Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • CHARCOAL GRILL1.0 km
  • Far East Express1.0 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Jack`s Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Mohim Express0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.4 km
  • Newington4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadview Shops0.1 km
  • Nursery Road0.1 km
  • Broadview Shops0.2 km
  • Highfield Road0.4 km
  • Manor Farm0.4 km