Maplins Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 8BQ, 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%

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 area around ME8 8BQ, 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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Maplins Close Street dangerous?

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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ME8 8BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Maplins Close are based on 13 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 Maplins Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 8BQ

Average Price
£164,582

Semi-Detached
£208,744

Terraced
£198,945

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,320

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maplins Close

Average Price
£277,486

Semi-Detached
£426,603

Terraced
£312,742

Detached
£406,467

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,802

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maplins CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-11-14	£219,780
9 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-04-06	£186,217
11 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2018-03-12	£140,669
1 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£123,000	2017-12-19	£134,410
13 Maplins Close, Gillingham, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2015-10-20	£129,802

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 8BQ

Employment

ME8 8BQ 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 8BQ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	525 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Primary School St Edmunds Way , Rainham ME8 8ET	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Miers Court Primary School Silverspot Close , ME8 8JR	3out of 4	1,001 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames View Primary School Bloors Lane , Rainham ME8 7DX	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham	- not rated	1,022 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	1,346 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	4out of 4	1,350 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX	3out of 4	4,010 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,939 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	3,076 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX	3out of 4	3,669 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD	- not rated	4,326 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG	3out of 4	5,117 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
Galata Mezze Restaurant	109 High Street, Rainham	159 yd
Hon's Restaurant	143 High Street, Rainham	179 yd
The Centre Cafe	35 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham	200 yd
Tick Tocks Coffee & Kitchen Ltd	16 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham	236 yd
The Star Grill	20 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham	249 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Prince Of Ales	121 High Street, Rainham	150 yd
White Horse	White Horse PH, White Horse	203 yd
JD Wetherspoon - The Railway Inn	The Railway, 113 Station Road	219 yd
The Greedy Banker	89-93 High Street, Rainham	241 yd
Cricketers	The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street	273 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asham Indian	109A High Street, Rainham	127 yd
Quality Chicken & Ribs	18 Station Road, Rainham	127 yd
Mohim Express	27 Station Road, Rainham	145 yd
Far East Express	88B Station Road, Rainham	151 yd
Tandoori Parlour & The Grill Guys	134 High Street, Rainham	199 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Reynolds Fitness Spa Rainham HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	149 yd
Rainham Recreation Ground Station Road	grass pitches	350 yd
St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	611 yd
Berengrave Park BERENGRAVE LANE	grass pitches	743 yd
Miers Court Primary School SILVERSPOT CLOSE	grass pitches	976 yd
Cozenton Park Bloors Lane	grass pitches	986 yd
Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,086 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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