ME8 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Salisbury Avenue, 0.8km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
For families considering a move, ME8 0BJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 69.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00081311 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY AVENUE, ME8 0BJ.
283
41
£ 50,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0BJ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME8 0BJ's 70% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £377k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 69.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Detached
£ 506,000
2 sales · Mean £ 506,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Miers Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.9 km
- Just Cutts0.8 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Benham's Off Licence1.0 km
- Collards Newsagents0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Dewdrop0.9 km
- Cricketers0.8 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.8 km
- The Greedy Banker0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant1.0 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- The Centre Cafe0.9 km
- The Star Grill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mohim Express0.9 km
- Asham Indian1.0 km
- Favorite Rainham Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.2 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
- Newington4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Nursery Road0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.3 km
- Bloors Lane0.4 km
- Roberts Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80BJ · Data under Open Government Licence