Sylvan Road, Gillingham, ME8 0AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 0AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	50.5%	-2.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.2%	49.5%	2.3%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME8 0AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.5%	26.6%	2.1%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	60.8%	-5.6%	44.2%	16.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.4%	4.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	4%	6.1%	2.1%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	52.2%	2.2%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	34.1%	31.1%	-3.0%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	11.6%	11.6%	0.0%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3.1%	4.4%	1.3%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	10.3%	-5.8%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	12.5%	-2.1%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	20.5%	-0.3%	13.4%	7.1%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	6.8%	-0.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	15.2%	3.5%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	31.2%	6.0%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	4.4%	3.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	6.9%	3.2%	-3.7%	3.1%	0.1%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	89.1%	88.3%	-0.8%	81.4%	6.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	94%	2.7%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	2.5%	-3.8%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	94%	3.7%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	6%	5.4%	9.8%	-3.8%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	0%	-9.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.1%	37.2%	8.9%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Sylvan Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Road was 476.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 820.3% higher than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Sylvan Road has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 26th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME8 0AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sylvan Road are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sylvan Road, Gillingham, ME8 0AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 0AD

Average Price
£545,778

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£545,778

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sylvan Road

Average Price
£552,597

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£552,597

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sylvan Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Sylvan Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2020-09-15	£377,506
4 Sylvan Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2020-08-10	£519,037
5 Sylvan Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2019-12-20	£537,153
10 Sylvan Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£303,000	2014-10-14	£512,336
3 Sylvan Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2014-10-06	£735,532

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 0AD

Employment

ME8 0AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME8 0AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	19
Financial and insurance activities	19
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH	3out of 4	727 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twydall Primary School and Nursery Twydall Lane , ME8 6JS	1out of 4	980 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX	3out of 4	1,430 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT	1out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE	3out of 4	1,616 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	680 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	711 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	4out of 4	1,197 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	2,336 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH	3out of 4	2,891 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	4,715 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ	- not rated	817 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	1,285 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	2,189 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	2,901 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY	- not rated	3,544 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Soar Trampoline Park Ltd	Unit 5-6, Medway Distribution Centre	340 yd
KFC	KFC Drive Through, Courteney Road	346 yd
Tesco Family Dining	Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road	462 yd
BorgWarner	Delphi Diesel Systems Ltd, Delphi Diesel Systems	572 yd
Planet Ice	Silver Blades Ice Rink, Ambley Road	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Dewdrop	100 - 102 Hawthorne Avenue, Rainham		982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kellicious	C & A Building Supplies Ltd, Astra Park	278 yd
Domino's Pizza	28 London Road, Rainham	524 yd
Rainham Fish And Kebab	40 London Road, Rainham	542 yd
Yo! To Go!	Street Record, Courteney Road	652 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road	462 yd
Poundland	Poundland & More, Ambley Road	819 yd
Iceland	Unit 7, Ambley Road	819 yd
Aldi	Unit 6, Ambley Road	819 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	555 yd
Howard School DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	574 yd
Planet Ice Gillingham AMBLEY ROAD	ice rinks	785 yd
Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	947 yd
Twydall Primary School TWYDALL LANE	grass pitches	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME8 0AD