ME8 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Maidstone Road, 0.8km from Rainham 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 0DU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, down 24.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME8 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00081320 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDSTONE ROAD, ME8 0DU.
375
43
£ 50,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME8 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £324k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME8 0DU. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 309,000
2 sales · Mean £ 309,000
Semi-Detached
£ 316,500
14 sales · Mean £ 333,178
Detached
£ 243,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME8 0DU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Church of England Junior School
St Margaret's Infant School
Miers Court Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
Thames View Primary School
Rainham Mark Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Just Cutts1.0 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Premier Shalu General Store0.7 km
- Shell1.0 km
- Fresh Food Stores & Newsagent0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nutmegs Patisserie0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- The Manor Farm0.8 km
- Tarana1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Jack`s Fish Bar0.9 km
- Favorite Rainham Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cricketers1.0 km
- Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge1.0 km
- The Greedy Banker1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)1.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.4 km
- Newington4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Road0.0 km
- Highfield Road0.1 km
- Broadview Shops0.2 km
- Nursery Road0.3 km
- Broadview Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME80DU · Data under Open Government Licence