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ME8 6XT

Eastling Close

Twydall

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Detailed insights for ME8 6XT

Overview

Postcode ME8 6XT is located in an urban city, within the Twydall ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Twydall area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Twydall is £47,564 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Twydall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Twydall has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Twydall is £47,564 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from ME8 6XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Twydall near ME8 6XT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME8 6XT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Rainham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Rainham (Kent)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
6,688.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.93(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-67%)
Vehicle crime
4.06(+9%)
Public order
2.7(-56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
78.78%
African
17
5.47%
Other White
14
4.5%
Indian
8
2.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.25%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
57
22.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
21.24%
No qualifications
52
20.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
36.5%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.52%
Social rents from council
14
10.22%
Other social rented
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Twydall

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£281K – £335K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Twydall area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Twydall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£620,000£303
Semi-Detached48£315,000£351
Terraced44£305,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Twydall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Twydall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,875£117,500£237,750£210,000
2017£250,000£142,500£231,000£237,000
2018£270,000£155,375£250,000£232,000
2019£390,000£137,000£250,000£244,000
2020£390,000£149,000£241,000£242,000
2021£460,000£125,000£265,000£255,000
2022£510,000£145,000£286,000£307,000
2023£450,000£305,000£292,500
2024£390,000£137,475£300,000£300,000
2025£430,000£163,000£313,000£306,000
2026£600,000£335,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Twydall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Twydall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£210£261£258
2017£430£252£273£266
2018£226£273£283£279
2019£299£255£286£290
2020£309£204£265£290
2021£289£223£302£306
2022£385£329£337£339
2023£363£351£336
2024£377£264£350£331
2025£323£291£338£334
2026£301£416£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Twydall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Twydall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 6XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 6XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202528, Eastling Close, Gillingham, ME8 6XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
28 Mar 202525, River View, Gillingham, ME8 6XWFlatsLeasehold£163,000
01 May 20264, Wootton Green, Gillingham, ME8 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000
18 Feb 20265, Thornham Road, Gillingham, ME8 6SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
14 Nov 202528, Thornham Road, Gillingham, ME8 6SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the ME8 6XT postcode area, located within Twydall, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME8 6XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryRainham Mark Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThames View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTwydall Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 6XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME8 6XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi6 O'Clock Shop231 Beechings Way, Gillingham, ME8 6SPWalking directions to 6 O'Clock Shop
0.4 miSparTwydall Green, Medway, ME8 6XJWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodTwydall Green, Medway, ME8 6XJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME8 6XT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Louise Browne

Twydall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mark Prenter

Twydall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Naushabah Khan

Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyGillingham and RainhamE14001246
WardTwydallE05014470
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TwydallE02003331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 018EE01016164
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME8 6XT

Is ME8 6XT (Twydall) safe?

The area around ME8 6XT records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME8 6XT?

The median sale price around ME8 6XT in Twydall is £315,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME8 6XT?

There are 8 schools close to ME8 6XT, including Rainham Mark Grammar School (Good), Thames View Primary School (Good) and Twydall Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME8 6XT?

The closest station to ME8 6XT is Rainham (Kent), about 1,539 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME8 6XT?

ME8 6XT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME8 6XT (Twydall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME8 6XT is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Louise Browne (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mark Prenter (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.