Nursery Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 0BE is located in the Rainham South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Road, Gillingham, ME8 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 0DR, ME8 0BQ, ME8 0ER, ME8 0BD, ME8 0BA, ME8 0DS, ME8 0DP, ME8 0BN, ME8 9BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 0BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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% | 42.6% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 35.8% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29% | 16.7% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 87.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.4% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Road was 139.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 317.0% higher than the Rainham South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rainham South East and the 179th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nursery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2017-11-01 | £323,044 |
| 36 Nursery Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-05-15 | £394,429 |
| 9 Nursery Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2001-12-12 | £457,736 |
| 9 Nursery Road, Gillingham, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1996-01-10 | £361,120 |
ME8 0BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 0BE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miers Court Primary School Silverspot Close , ME8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,718 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 | 4,546 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Farm | Manor Farm, 2 High Street | 493 yd | |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham | 35A High Street, Rainham | 616 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 65-67A High Street, Rainham | 668 yd | |
| Nutmegs Patisserie | Nutmegs, 67B High Street | 677 yd | |
| Costa | 69 High Street, Rainham | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge | 1-3A Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 709 yd | |
| Cricketers | The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street | 738 yd | |
| The Greedy Banker | 89-93 High Street, Rainham | 765 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse PH, White Horse | 805 yd | |
| The Prince Of Ales | 121 High Street, Rainham | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack`s Fish Bar | 13 High Street, Rainham | 567 yd | |
| Favorite Rainham | 55 High Street, Rainham | 652 yd | |
| Greggs | Su3, Rainham Shopping Centre | 701 yd | |
| Mohim Express | 27 Station Road, Rainham | 873 yd | |
| Quality Chicken & Ribs | 18 Station Road, Rainham | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 456 yd |
| Howard School DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Ryetop Playing Fields Beacon Close | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Cozenton Park Bloors Lane | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Splashes Sports Centre Bloors Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Rainham HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Berengrave Park BERENGRAVE LANE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Miers Court Primary School SILVERSPOT CLOSE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.