Taverners Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 9AG is located in the Rainham South West 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 Taverners Road, Gillingham, ME8 9AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 9AQ, ME8 9HS, ME8 9HT, ME8 9JN, ME8 9AX, ME8 9BX, ME8 9HU, ME8 9JW, ME8 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME8 9AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 20.6% | 23.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 61.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.2% | 13.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taverners Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rainham South East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-10-10 | £210,000 |
| 105 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-31 | £295,599 |
| 89 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-12-11 | £362,702 |
| 93 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-24 | £379,482 |
| 123 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-15 | £522,917 |
ME8 9AG 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 9AG 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miers Court Primary School Silverspot Close , ME8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Infant School St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street , Orchard Street ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,828 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 | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 3,618 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 |
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 65-67A High Street, Rainham | 875 yd | |
| Nutmegs Patisserie | Nutmegs, 67B High Street | 875 yd | |
| Costa | 69 High Street, Rainham | 878 yd | |
| Tarana | 85 High Street, Rainham | 881 yd | |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham | 35A High Street, Rainham | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers | The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street | 846 yd | |
| The Greedy Banker | 89-93 High Street, Rainham | 889 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse PH, White Horse | 911 yd | |
| Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge | 1-3A Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 922 yd | |
| The Prince Of Ales | 121 High Street, Rainham | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Rainham | 55 High Street, Rainham | 877 yd | |
| Greggs | Su3, Rainham Shopping Centre | 891 yd | |
| Jack`s Fish Bar | 13 High Street, Rainham | 940 yd | |
| Asham Indian | 109A High Street, Rainham | 963 yd | |
| Tandoori Parlour & The Grill Guys | 134 High Street, Rainham | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryetop Playing Fields Beacon Close | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Miers Court Primary School SILVERSPOT CLOSE | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Reynolds Fitness Spa Rainham HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Howard School DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,092 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 | 170.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.