Edwin Road, Gillingham, ME8 0AH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME8 0AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	49.4%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.2%	50.6%	0.4%	49.0%	1.6%

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 0AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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	22.6%	25.1%	2.5%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	65.2%	68.1%	2.9%	44.2%	23.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.3%	3.2%	-1.1%	9.1%	-5.9%
Widowed	5.7%	2.2%	-3.5%	6.1%	-3.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.7%	51.5%	-0.2%	48.4%	3.1%
Good health	33%	38.6%	5.6%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	10.9%	7.1%	-3.8%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	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	14%	13.2%	-0.8%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	11%	1.7%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	15.3%	-6.9%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.9%	2.1%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	21%	4.2%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	28.1%	1.6%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	4.3%	2.5%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	3.1%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.1%	95%	0.9%	81.4%	13.6%
Other	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	94.4%	92.3%	-2.1%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	92.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5%	0%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	3.4%	0.9%	2.5%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Edwin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwin Road was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edwin Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 81st lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

🔎 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 0AH, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Edwin Road are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gillingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Edwin Road, Gillingham, ME8 0AH

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 0AH

Average Price
£692,288

Semi-Detached
£365,251

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£757,696

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edwin Road

Average Price
£610,985

Semi-Detached
£512,447

Terraced
£370,686

Detached
£651,422

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edwin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
176 Edwin Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£1,310,000	2025-02-26	£1,326,189
187 Edwin Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£920,000	2024-12-17	£948,961
179 Edwin Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£644,000	2021-06-30	£744,767
195 Edwin Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2019-10-01	£527,703
193 Edwin Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2018-12-14	£815,141

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 0AH

Employment

ME8 0AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

ME8 0AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support 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
Fair View Community Junior School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	- not rated	1,172 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair View Community Infant School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	- not rated	1,172 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	3out of 4	1,292 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH	- not rated	1,440 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH	3out of 4	1,440 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	- not rated	654 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	654 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	774 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	- not rated	774 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	3out of 4	1,653 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	5,401 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	98 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB	- not rated	1,564 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	1,920 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt Community School Hotel Road , Watling Street ME8 6AA	- not rated	1,920 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB	- not rated	2,322 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
BorgWarner	Delphi Diesel Systems Ltd, Delphi Diesel Systems	321 yd
Soar Trampoline Park Ltd	Unit 5-6, Medway Distribution Centre	672 yd
KFC	KFC Drive Through, Courteney Road	923 yd
Tesco Family Dining	Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road	1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wigmore & District Smallholders Club	2 Springvale, Rainham		670 yd
Spyglass And Kettle	The Spyglass And Kettle, 2 Woodside		803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Street Record, Courteney Road	468 yd
Kellicious	C & A Building Supplies Ltd, Astra Park	793 yd
Wigmore Fish Bar	48 Hoath Lane, Rainham	804 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road		1,090 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	653 yd
Howard School DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	781 yd
Ryetop Playing Fields Beacon Close	grass pitches	1,083 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	23.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME8 0AH