Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 9NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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	52.7%	54.8%	2.1%	51.0%	3.8%
Male	47.3%	45.2%	-2.1%	49.0%	-3.8%

Partnership Status

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	20.3%	23.5%	3.2%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	47.7%	-2.1%	44.2%	3.5%
Separated	2.3%	3%	0.7%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	7.3%	6.1%	-1.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	20.3%	19.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	13.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.3%	35%	-2.3%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	29.3%	35.3%	6.0%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	26%	21.1%	-4.9%	12.7%	8.4%
Bad health	6.3%	7.6%	1.3%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.9%	27%	2.1%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	10.3%	2.3%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	14.1%	-5.8%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	7.6%	1.5%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	15.6%	8.7%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	22.4%	-6.0%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	5.7%	3%	-2.7%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Chinese	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1%	3.6%	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Other Asian	1%	2.3%	1.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	90.7%	91.8%	1.1%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	90.3%	90.8%	0.5%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	2.3%	4.9%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	4.3%	-1.0%	5.6%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	91.4%	2.7%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	10%	0%	-10.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Sikh	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Cowbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbeck Close was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Rainham South East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cowbeck Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rainham South East and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ME8 9NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Cowbeck Close are based on 6 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 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME8 9NN

Average Price
£295,703

Semi-Detached
£251,631

Terraced
£271,745

Detached
£378,878

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cowbeck Close

Average Price
£265,973

Semi-Detached
£288,267

Terraced
£252,184

Detached
£262,753

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cowbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-02-20	£257,272
13 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£266,000	2023-08-21	£272,863
19 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-12-06	£283,290
21 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£238,000	2022-01-31	£257,423
15 Cowbeck Close, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-02-12	£246,738

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME8 9NN

Employment

ME8 9NN 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 9NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	127
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Education	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Wood Junior School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP	- not rated	483 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP	- not rated	541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkwood Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9LP	2out of 4	541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair View Community Junior School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair View Community Infant School Drewery Drive , Wigmore ME8 0NU	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	- not rated	1,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	3out of 4	1,445 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX	- not rated	1,445 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Rainham Mark Grammar School Pump Lane , Rainham ME8 7AJ	3out of 4	2,335 yd	Academy converter	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	951 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB	- not rated	1,560 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Isp Rainham Old Church , High Street ME8 8AY	- not rated	2,094 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB	- not rated	2,206 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA	3out of 4	2,965 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Parkwood Cafe	4 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood		434 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkwood Community Association	Parkwood Community Assoc, Parkwood Community Centre	434 yd
Wigmore & District Smallholders Club	2 Springvale, Rainham	709 yd
Spyglass And Kettle	The Spyglass And Kettle, 2 Woodside	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House	25 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood	409 yd
Fairview Chinese Takeaway	159 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore	911 yd
Wigmore Fish Bar	48 Hoath Lane, Rainham	1,057 yd
Family Kebab Fish & Chips / Next Level Pizza	49 Peverel Green, Parkwood	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fairview School DREWERY DRIVE	grass pitches	740 yd
Ryetop Playing Fields Beacon Close	grass pitches	828 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	129.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	190.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME8 9NN