Maplins Close is in Rainham, Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 8BG is located in the Rainham North 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 Maplins Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 7PH, ME8 8BQ, ME8 8AA, ME8 7SB, ME8 7RS, ME8 8AZ, ME8 8BE, ME8 8BJ, ME8 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 8BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.9% | 53.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME8 8BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 47.6% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 28.5% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.2% | 43.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.7% | 21.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 28% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.9% | 73.8% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 79.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 79.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maplins Close was 463.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 485.9% higher than the Rainham North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Maplins Close has the highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North and the 27th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-03-27 | £210,908 |
| 40 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-22 | £103,095 |
| 26 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-03-19 | £226,736 |
| 28 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-25 | £213,537 |
| 16 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2022-01-06 | £316,332 |
ME8 8BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School St Edmunds Way , Rainham ME8 8ET | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miers Court Primary School Silverspot Close , ME8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,953 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 | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 5,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galata Mezze Restaurant | 109 High Street, Rainham | 122 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | 35 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 137 yd | |
| Tick Tocks Coffee & Kitchen Ltd | 16 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 173 yd | |
| The Star Grill | 20 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 187 yd | |
| Tarana | 85 High Street, Rainham | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | White Horse PH, White Horse | 145 yd | |
| The Prince Of Ales | 121 High Street, Rainham | 149 yd | |
| The Greedy Banker | 89-93 High Street, Rainham | 181 yd | |
| Cricketers | The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street | 216 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn | The Railway, 113 Station Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Chicken & Ribs | 18 Station Road, Rainham | 64 yd | |
| Mohim Express | 27 Station Road, Rainham | 84 yd | |
| Asham Indian | 109A High Street, Rainham | 86 yd | |
| Far East Express | 88B Station Road, Rainham | 174 yd | |
| Tandoori Parlour & The Grill Guys | 134 High Street, Rainham | 219 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Rainham HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Rainham Recreation Ground Station Road | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Berengrave Park BERENGRAVE LANE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Cozenton Park Bloors Lane | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Miers Court Primary School SILVERSPOT CLOSE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,025 yd |
| Splashes Sports Centre Bloors Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.