Edwards Close, Gillingham, ME8 0PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 0PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	51.8%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	47.7%	48.2%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 0PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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	15.5%	17.7%	2.2%	37.9%	-20.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68.9%	58.6%	-10.3%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.2%	8.4%	3.2%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.2%	14.5%	5.3%	6.1%	8.4%

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	29.2%	39.3%	10.1%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	44.5%	39%	-5.5%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	19.2%	15.8%	-3.4%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	6%	4.8%	-1.2%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	25.6%	-3.5%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	9.6%	-1.6%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	12.4%	-3.1%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	9.2%	14.4%	5.2%	5.3%	9.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	14.4%	2.8%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	20%	5.3%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	8.8%	3.6%	-5.2%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.5%	89.7%	-7.8%	81.4%	8.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	94.7%	90.1%	-4.6%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	89.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.5%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	1.8%	-1.8%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	64.3%	46.2%	18.1%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Edwards Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwards Close was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edwards Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 12th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

🔎 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 0PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 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) - 1/10 (very 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 Edwards Close are based on 4 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 Edwards Close, Gillingham, ME8 0PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 0PB

Average Price
£471,909

Semi-Detached
£458,853

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£556,776

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edwards Close

Average Price
£500,197

Semi-Detached
£500,197

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edwards CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Edwards Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-01-23	£435,620
40 Edwards Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-10-24	£454,954
5 Edwards Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2023-02-14	£417,914
31 Edwards Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2021-06-28	£612,770
22 Edwards Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2020-07-24	£413,117

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 0PB

Employment

ME8 0PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	127
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	8
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	3out of 4	455 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hempstead Infant School Hempstead Road , Hempstead ME7 3QG	3out of 4	974 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hempstead Junior School Birch Grove , Hempstead ME7 3HJ	3out of 4	977 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX	3out of 4	1,202 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP	3out of 4	1,218 yd	Community school	No	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	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	4out of 4	2,598 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham	- not rated	3,082 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	3,658 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	880 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	2,653 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	3,666 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	4,259 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	3out of 4	4,259 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Parkwood Cafe	4 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood		784 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wigmore & District Smallholders Club	2 Springvale, Rainham	340 yd
Spyglass And Kettle	The Spyglass And Kettle, 2 Woodside	419 yd
Parkwood Community Association	Parkwood Community Assoc, Parkwood Community Centre	784 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fairview Chinese Takeaway	159 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore	466 yd
Wigmore Fish Bar	48 Hoath Lane, Rainham	479 yd
Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House	25 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood	778 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fairview School DREWERY DRIVE	grass pitches	321 yd
Kings Frith Wigmore Road	grass pitches	702 yd
Hempstead Junior School BIRCH GROVE	grass pitches	1,066 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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME8 0PB