Allington Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 6PH is located in the Twydall 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 Allington Road, Gillingham, ME8 6PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 6HJ, ME8 6BU, ME8 6BX, ME8 6HH, ME8 6HQ, ME8 6PD, ME8 6LF, ME8 6HG, ME8 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 6PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 35.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 45.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.9% | 51.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 19.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 13.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 25.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 90% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 93.6% | 91% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allington Road was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Rainham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allington Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North and the 74th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-04-22 | £221,530 |
| 81 Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-06 | £135,676 |
| 76 Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-11-24 | £292,304 |
| 71 Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-05-02 | £244,110 |
| 83 Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2014-06-16 | £314,659 |
ME8 6PH 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT | 1out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery Twydall Lane , ME8 6JS | 1out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , ME7 2DU | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twydall Cafe | 16 Twydall Green, Twydall | 406 yd | |
| Fireaway / NXT LVL GILLINGHAM | 19 Twydall Green, Twydall | 428 yd | |
| Avenue Tennis | Featherby Road, Gillingham | 490 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, McDonalds | 692 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Silver Blades Ice Rink, Ambley Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Labour Club | Nye Bevan Memorial Hall, Twydall Lane | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin's Fish Bar | 7 Twydall Green, Twydall | 366 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 51 Twydall Green, Twydall | 444 yd | |
| Uncle Bobs Chicken N Wings | 62 Twydall Green, Twydall | 468 yd | |
| Tasty Kebab & Fish | 63 Twydall Green, Twydall | 471 yd | |
| Gourmet Touch | Unit V-z, Twydall Enterprise Centre | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS | Petrol Filling Station, Godden Way | 604 yd | |
| Poundland | Poundland & More, Ambley Road | 815 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7, Ambley Road | 815 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6, Ambley Road | 815 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherby Junior School CHILHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Twydall Primary School TWYDALL LANE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Avenue Tennis Centre FEATHERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| 4 4 Two Sports And Social Club (Closed) Featherby Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 651 yd |
| Beechings Way Beechings Way | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Gillingham) ROKO GILLINGHAM ROKO GILLINGHAM WILL ADAMS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Esabs Field CORNWALLIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Planet Ice Gillingham AMBLEY ROAD | ice rinks | 955 yd |
| Woodlands Sport Centre WOODLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.