Pembroke Gardens is in Rainham, Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 8TD is located in the Rainham South East 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 Pembroke Gardens, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 8TB, ME8 8TE, ME8 8RB, ME8 8TF, ME8 8TA, ME8 8TG, ME8 9LN, ME8 8SZ, ME8 8RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 8TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME8 8TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 27.2% | 30% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 59.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 18.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 29.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96% 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% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Gardens was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Rainham North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Pembroke Gardens has the 39th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North and the 398th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Pembroke Gardens, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2026-02-06 | £325,000 |
| 5 Pembroke Gardens, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-12-15 | £373,647 |
| 4 Pembroke Gardens, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-05-29 | £350,615 |
| 11 Pembroke Gardens, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-09-18 | £289,823 |
| 17 Pembroke Gardens, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-01-09 | £367,403 |
ME8 8TD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8TD 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9NP | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Wood Junior School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Wood Infant School Long Catlis Road , Wigmore ME8 9TX | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham ME8 8GS | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Rainham Old Church , High Street ME8 8AY | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Farthing Corner Motorway Services, Farthing Corner Motorway Services Area | 445 yd | |
| Costa | Moto Services, Farthing Corner Motorway Services Area | 445 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Moto Services | 516 yd | |
| Parkwood Cafe | 4 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Community Association | Parkwood Community Assoc, Parkwood Community Centre | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab Fish & Chips / Next Level Pizza | 49 Peverel Green, Parkwood | 653 yd | |
| Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House | 25 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School DEANWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Deanwood Primary School And Children'S Centre LONG CATLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 927 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 287.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.