ME8 0DA is a sought-after residential area on Charlotte Drive, 1.0km 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 0DA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 100% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00081309 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLOTTE DRIVE, ME8 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLOTTE DRIVE, ME8 0DA.
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46
£ 55,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0DA 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME8 0DA combines high owner-occupation (100%), strong property values (£552k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £552k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DA. The average age is 45.9. 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 & 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
£ 552,500
4 sales · Mean £ 626,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DA has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Thames View Primary School
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
St Margaret's Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Rainham Mark Social Club0.5 km
- Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
- Dobbies Garden Centre0.5 km
- Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dewdrop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kellicious0.5 km
- Rainham Fish And Kebab0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.6 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.6 km
- Chatham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pump Lane0.3 km
- Pump Lane0.3 km
- Caldew Avenue0.3 km
- Sylvan Road0.4 km
- Edwin Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DA · Data under Open Government Licence