Frinsted Close is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 6YQ 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 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, ME8 6YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 6SS, ME8 6ST, ME8 6YG, ME8 6SJ, ME8 6SR, ME8 6SP, ME8 6SU, ME8 6SN, ME8 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 6YQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 33% | 41% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 35.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 11.9% | -6.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 42.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 22.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 21.3% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 16.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.6% | 96.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frinsted Close was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Rainham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frinsted Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North and the 383rd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, Medway Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2025-06-30 | £2,042 |
| 8 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-20 | £289,504 |
| 2 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-08-26 | £314,405 |
| 3 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2007-03-28 | £265,881 |
| 4 Frinsted Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2001-12-14 | £247,562 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery Twydall Lane , ME8 6JS | 1out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Junior School Chilham Road , ME8 6BT | 1out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School Allington Road , ME8 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,215 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 | 1,476 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryony School 157 Marshall Road , Rainham ME8 0AJ | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 3,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway / NXT LVL GILLINGHAM | 19 Twydall Green, Twydall | 582 yd | |
| Twydall Cafe | 16 Twydall Green, Twydall | 605 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dewdrop | 100 - 102 Hawthorne Avenue, Rainham | 366 yd | |
| Gillingham Labour Club | Nye Bevan Memorial Hall, Twydall Lane | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Kebab & Fish | 63 Twydall Green, Twydall | 535 yd | |
| Uncle Bobs Chicken N Wings | 62 Twydall Green, Twydall | 538 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 51 Twydall Green, Twydall | 561 yd | |
| Crispin's Fish Bar | 7 Twydall Green, Twydall | 638 yd | |
| Gourmet Touch | Unit V-z, Twydall Enterprise Centre | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainham Mark Grammar School PUMP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Beechings Way Beechings Way | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Twydall Primary School TWYDALL LANE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Thames View Primary School BLOORS LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Splashes Sports Centre Bloors Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Cozenton Park Bloors Lane | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.