Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VANCOUVER DRIVE, ME8 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VANCOUVER DRIVE, ME8 0DD.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME8 0DD 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME8 0DD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£413k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £413k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

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

ME8 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Vancouver Drive, 0.9km from Twydall in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME8 0DD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 5.7% 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00081343 (shared with 8 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 0DD. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 413,500

2 sales · Mean £ 413,500

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

ME8 0DD has low crime rates — 26 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft12
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Rainham School for Girls

Good1714 pupils0.4 km
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The Howard School

Good1486 pupils0.4 km
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Good1545 pupils0.7 km
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Thames View Primary School

Good469 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Good258 pupils0.8 km
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Maritime Academy

0.8 km
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement362 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Good360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Rainham Mark Social Club0.5 km
  • Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd0.7 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centre0.6 km
  • Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies)0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dewdrop0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jack`s Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Kellicious0.6 km
  • Rainham Fish And Kebab0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Soar Trampoline Park Ltd0.7 km
  • The Manor Farm0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Poundland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Kent)1.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
  • Chatham5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pump Lane0.2 km
  • Pump Lane0.2 km
  • Bloors Lane0.3 km
  • Bloors Lane0.3 km
  • Caldew Avenue0.4 km