Taverners Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 9AT 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 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 9AU, ME8 9AP, ME8 9AL, ME8 9AY, ME8 0DX, ME8 9AN, ME8 9BD, ME8 9AW, ME8 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 9AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.7% | 52.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 31.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 51% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (88%) 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 | 40.5% | 47.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 40.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 19.6% | 14.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 23.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 25.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| 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 Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 93% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.8% | 93.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
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.
Taverners Road has the lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rainham South East and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 818 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-09-01 | £362,929 |
| 19 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-09-13 | £391,631 |
| 19 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-05-23 | £391,005 |
| 10 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-06-05 | £433,454 |
| 6 Taverners Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-12-22 | £273,627 |
ME8 9AT 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Orchard Street , Rainham ME8 9AE | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miers Court Primary School Silverspot Close , ME8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview Community Primary School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU | 3out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 3,449 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 | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 4,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Farm | Manor Farm, 2 High Street | 885 yd | |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham | 35A High Street, Rainham | 957 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 65-67A High Street, Rainham | 973 yd | |
| Nutmegs Patisserie | Nutmegs, 67B High Street | 978 yd | |
| Costa | 69 High Street, Rainham | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers | The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street | 996 yd | |
| Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge | 1-3A Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham | 1,021 yd | |
| The Greedy Banker | 89-93 High Street, Rainham | 1,034 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse PH, White Horse | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack`s Fish Bar | 13 High Street, Rainham | 947 yd | |
| Favorite Rainham | 55 High Street, Rainham | 966 yd | |
| Greggs | Su3, Rainham Shopping Centre | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryetop Playing Fields Beacon Close | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Rainham School For Girls DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Junior School ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Howard School DERWENT WAY | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Miers Court Primary School SILVERSPOT CLOSE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Playfootball Gillingham LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 879 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 | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.