Woodside is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 0PQ is located in the Hempstead & Wigmore 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 Woodside, Gillingham, ME8 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 0PG, ME8 0PL, ME8 0EE, ME8 0PJ, ME8 0PF, ME8 0SN, ME8 0JG, ME8 0SW, ME8 0SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 0PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 0PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 19.4% | 28.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 58.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 26.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 90.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodside has the 15th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 341st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Woodside, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-10-15 | £610,000 |
| 21 Woodside, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-05-16 | £730,657 |
| 29 Woodside, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-03-16 | £463,219 |
| 25 Woodside, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-11-30 | £743,564 |
| 27 Woodside, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2008-10-31 | £526,410 |
ME8 0PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstead Infant School Hempstead Road , Hempstead ME7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstead Junior School Birch Grove , Hempstead ME7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,293 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 | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BorgWarner | Delphi Diesel Systems Ltd, Delphi Diesel Systems | 801 yd | |
| Parkwood Cafe | 4 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spyglass And Kettle | The Spyglass And Kettle, 2 Woodside | 129 yd | |
| Wigmore & District Smallholders Club | 2 Springvale, Rainham | 177 yd | |
| The Flying Saucer | 140 Hempstead Road, Hempstead | 912 yd | |
| Parkwood Community Association | Parkwood Community Assoc, Parkwood Community Centre | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Fish Bar | 48 Hoath Lane, Rainham | 181 yd | |
| Fairview Chinese Takeaway | 159 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore | 812 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Street Record, Courteney Road | 828 yd | |
| Chefs Of India | 146 Hempstead Road, Hempstead | 928 yd | |
| Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House | 25 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview School DREWERY DRIVE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Hempstead Recreation Ground Hempstead Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Kings Frith Wigmore Road | grass pitches | 965 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.