ME8 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Maidstone Road, 0.5km from Rainham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Rainham Central ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
For families considering a move, ME8 0DQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, up 64.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00081347 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DQ.
443
40
£ 50,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME8 0DQ 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
ME8 0DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 64.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Terraced
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DQ has low crime rates — 31 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
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Rainham School for Girls
The Howard School
Miers Court Primary School
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Hales & Moore Fishmongers0.5 km
- Ideal Supermarket1.0 km
- Just Cutts0.4 km
- Londis0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Of Ales0.7 km
- Cricketers0.5 km
- JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn0.8 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge0.4 km
- The Greedy Banker0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Galata Mezze Restaurant0.6 km
- Hon's Restaurant0.7 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Nutmegs Patisserie0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- CHARCOAL GRILL0.8 km
- Far East Express0.7 km
- George`s Plaice0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)0.8 km
- Newington4.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Farm0.1 km
- Manor Farm0.2 km
- Roberts Road0.2 km
- Roberts Road0.2 km
- Broadview Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DQ · Data under Open Government Licence