ME8 — GILLINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME8 is £358,955, which is 20% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME8 cost 25.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME8 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£507,747	440
Semi-detached	£355,342	846
Terraced	£296,079	797
Flat	£195,823	150
All types	£358,955	2278

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME8 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME8 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fairview Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rainham School for Girls	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Rainham Mark Grammar School	Secondary	Good	mi
The Howard School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME8 are 383.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME8 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME8 — GILLINGHAM

Area Summary

ME8 (GILLINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£358,955, 25% above national average), low crime (43% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (383 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME8?

The average house price in ME8 (GILLINGHAM) is £358,955, based on 2278 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is ME8 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME8 is significantly below the national average (46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME8?

There are 18 schools in or near ME8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in ME8?

Council tax in ME8 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME8?

The average broadband download speed in ME8 is 383 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in ME8 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.