Hawbeck Road is in Gillingham and in Gillingham district. ME8 9UX 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 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, ME8 9UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME8 9QU, ME8 9UU, ME8 9UY, ME8 9QT, ME8 9QX, ME8 9TP, ME8 0LQ, ME8 9QY, ME8 9UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME8 9UX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.9% | 52.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 35.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 45.7% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 33.5% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.9% | 19.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 29.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 92.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawbeck Road was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Rainham South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawbeck Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rainham South East and the 119th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-05-31 | £385,149 |
| 87 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-17 | £300,301 |
| 81 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-09-28 | £342,690 |
| 98 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-07 | £343,789 |
| 65 Hawbeck Road, Gillingham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-09-15 | £363,809 |
ME8 9UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wood Infant School Long Catlis Road , Wigmore ME8 9TX | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Wood County Junior School Long Catlis Road , Wigmore ME8 9TX | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanwood Primary School Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanwood Primary School Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road , Parkwood ME8 9TX | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Deanwood Drive , Rainham ME8 9NP | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rainham School for Girls Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Howard School Derwent Way , Rainham ME8 0BX | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Rainham Otterham Quay Lane , Rainham ME8 8GS | 3out of 4 | 3,661 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 | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Education Trust Acorn Study Centre , 46 Orchard Street ME8 9AB | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Rainham Old Church , High Street ME8 8AY | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meredale Independent Primary School Solomon Road , ME8 8EB | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 4,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Cafe | 4 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Community Association | Parkwood Community Assoc, Parkwood Community Centre | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab Fish & Chips / Next Level Pizza | 49 Peverel Green, Parkwood | 477 yd | |
| Fairview Chinese Takeaway | 159 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore | 842 yd | |
| Parkwood Kebab And Pizza House | 25 Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Parkwood | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deanwood Primary School And Children'S Centre LONG CATLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| St Augustine'S Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School DEANWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Kings Frith Wigmore Road | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Fairview School DREWERY DRIVE | grass pitches | 966 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.