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ME8

GILLINGHAM

Kent, South East, England

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ME8 is the postcode district for GILLINGHAM, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £358,955
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£358,955

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

383 Mbps

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.

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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

£348K £353K £357K £362K £367K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

62

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.

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383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about ME8 GILLINGHAM

What is the average house price in ME8 GILLINGHAM?
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 GILLINGHAM 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 is the population of ME8 GILLINGHAM?
The population of ME8 (GILLINGHAM) is approximately 158,379 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME8 GILLINGHAM?
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.

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