Postcode ME8 6BH is located in an urban city, within the Twydall ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gillingham South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from ME8 6BH.
Gillingham South East near ME8 6BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Twydall area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £403,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £163,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £313,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £303,000 |
10 year median price trend in Twydall
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 6BH.
In the ME8 6BH postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 6BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Godden Way, Gillingham, ME8 6PS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Cornwallis Avenue, Medway, ME7 2DU | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Robert's General Store | 107 Featherby Road, Gillingham, ME8 6BB | Walking directions to Robert's General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Twydall Post Office | Twydall Green, Medway, ME8 6JY | Walking directions to Twydall Post Office |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Twydall Green, Medway, ME8 6XJ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.