Birling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 7EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	51.6%	3.7%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	52.1%	48.4%	-3.7%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 7EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	17.6%	19.2%	1.6%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	67%	64.6%	-2.4%	44.2%	20.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	3.1%	0.6%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	5.7%	6.5%	0.8%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	6.5%	8.8%	2.3%	6.1%	2.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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	47.9%	54.6%	6.7%	48.4%	6.2%
Good health	37.5%	33.2%	-4.3%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	11.7%	9.3%	-2.4%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2%	2%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	12.7%	-3.4%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	10.1%	-1.8%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	15.1%	-4.8%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	11.1%	7.1%	-4.0%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	17.5%	4.1%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	34%	10.2%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	3.8%	3.6%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.7%	93%	-3.7%	81.4%	11.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	95.1%	93.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.2%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Birling Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birling Avenue was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% higher than the Rainham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birling Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North and the 266th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME8 7EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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) - 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) - 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 Birling Avenue are based on 9 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 Birling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 7EY

Average Price
£553,422

Semi-Detached
£475,558

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£689,682

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birling Avenue

Average Price
£511,429

Semi-Detached
£493,905

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£525,448

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birling AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Birling Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£372,000	2024-04-25	£405,965
39 Birling Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-04-12	£239,618
30 Birling Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2018-12-18	£596,419
40 Birling Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£313,000	2015-05-12	£525,505
31 Birling Avenue, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2014-07-03	£505,548

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 7EY

Employment

ME8 7EY 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 7EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	106
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX	3out of 4	564 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE	3out of 4	884 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE	3out of 4	884 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Romany Road , Rainham ME8 6JH	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twydall Primary School and Nursery Twydall Lane , ME8 6JS	1out of 4	1,170 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	463 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	4out of 4	521 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	600 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham	- not rated	2,079 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	2,949 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	5,183 yd	Further education	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	1,291 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	1,997 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	2,643 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	3,326 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	3out of 4	4,186 yd	Academy special 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
The Manor Farm	Manor Farm, 2 High Street	495 yd
Cafe Nucleus Rainham	35A High Street, Rainham	670 yd
Pizza Hut	65-67A High Street, Rainham	765 yd
Nutmegs Patisserie	Nutmegs, 67B High Street	777 yd
Costa	69 High Street, Rainham	792 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dewdrop	100 - 102 Hawthorne Avenue, Rainham	747 yd
Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge	1-3A Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham	780 yd
Cricketers	The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street	885 yd
The Greedy Banker	89-93 High Street, Rainham	887 yd
White Horse	White Horse PH, White Horse	925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jack`s Fish Bar	13 High Street, Rainham	554 yd
Favorite Rainham	55 High Street, Rainham	741 yd
Greggs	Su3, Rainham Shopping Centre	796 yd
Mohim Express	27 Station Road, Rainham	935 yd
Quality Chicken & Ribs	18 Station Road, Rainham	956 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, Courteney Road		1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	63 yd
Splashes Sports Centre Bloors Lane	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	235 yd
Cozenton Park Bloors Lane	grass pitches	236 yd
Howard School DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	492 yd
Thames View Primary School BLOORS LANE	grass pitches	513 yd
Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY	grass pitches	618 yd
Rainham Mark Grammar School PUMP LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	623 yd
Berengrave Park BERENGRAVE LANE	grass pitches	647 yd
St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	753 yd
Reynolds Fitness Spa Rainham HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	1,032 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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