Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, ME8 0RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 0RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.7%	55.6%	-2.1%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	42.3%	44.4%	2.1%	49.0%	-4.6%

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 0RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	26.6%	21.9%	-4.7%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	51.9%	3.7%	44.2%	7.7%
Separated	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.5%	8.7%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	15.6%	16.9%	1.3%	6.1%	10.8%

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	37.4%	47.7%	10.3%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	35.1%	34.7%	-0.4%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	18.5%	14.4%	-4.1%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	7.2%	2.8%	-4.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.6%	27.4%	-2.2%	18.2%	9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	11.3%	-1.3%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	12.9%	-7.2%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3%	9.1%	6.1%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	14.5%	2.4%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	18.6%	21.5%	2.9%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Indian	0%	3.7%	3.7%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	95.4%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.0%

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	96.8%	94%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	4.2%	3.3%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	94%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.5%	5.6%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Bredhurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bredhurst Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Hempstead & Wigmore average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bredhurst Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore and the 67th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.

🔎 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ME8 0RG, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 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) - 2/10 (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) - 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 Bredhurst 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 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, ME8 0RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 0RG

Average Price
£284,999

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£325,005

Detached
£754,521

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,140

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bredhurst Road

Average Price
£467,323

Semi-Detached
£413,744

Terraced
£365,963

Detached
£626,205

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,049

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bredhurst Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
238 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-03-30	£152,526
267 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2018-02-23	£526,183
234 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2014-07-18	£355,547
238 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£96,000	2013-05-10	£166,791
267 Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2012-12-17	£494,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 0RG

Employment

ME8 0RG 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 0RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	15
Other	9
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hempstead Junior School Birch Grove , Hempstead ME7 3HJ	3out of 4	824 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX	3out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	3out of 4	918 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hempstead Infant School Hempstead Road , Hempstead ME7 3QG	3out of 4	977 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9NP	3out of 4	1,223 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,632 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	2,781 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	4out of 4	3,697 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham	- not rated	3,832 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP	3out of 4	4,219 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	1,983 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	3,606 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	4,187 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	3out of 4	4,187 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB	4out of 4	4,335 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
Costa Coffee	74A Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive	662 yd
Frankie And Bennys/Stacks/BirdBox/Devonly Pies/Puddo	Frankie And Benny's, 73 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre	663 yd
Costa Coffee	The Mall Cafe, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre	663 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hungry Fox	Hempstead Valley Drive, Hempstead		639 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bella Italia	71 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive	662 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainburys Travel Bank, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre	663 yd
Fairview Chinese Takeaway	159 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore	678 yd
Family Kebab Fish & Chips / Next Level Pizza	49 Peverel Green, Parkwood	1,040 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	10-14 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive	651 yd
Sainsbury's	Kiosk 1, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre	662 yd
Marks & Spencer	60 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead Valley Drive	763 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kings Frith Wigmore Road	grass pitches	432 yd
Deanwood Primary School And Children'S Centre LONG CATLIS ROAD	grass pitches	770 yd
Fairview School DREWERY DRIVE	grass pitches	863 yd
Hempstead Junior School BIRCH GROVE	grass pitches	950 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	29.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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