Area Information for Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ

Summary Back to Top

Ambley Green in Gillingham Business Park is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Watling ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. This page combines information for the address Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ME8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Medway
Ward Watling
Constituency Gillingham and Rainham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 40
Semi-Detached 56
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 15
Flat (Converted) 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 66
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rent Free 0
Total 120

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 34
Two People 54
Three People 14
Four People 12
Five People 6
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 34
Family Household 84
Other Household 4
Total 122

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 63
Deprived In One Dimension 46
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 121

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Gillingham and Rainham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 132
Female 134
Total 266

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 11
10-14 16
15-19 14
20-24 6
25-29 10
30-34 13
35-39 14
40-44 8
45-49 19
50-54 18
55-59 26
60-64 24
65-69 22
70-74 23
75-79 10
80-84 15
85+ 12
Total 269

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ME8 0NJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 51
Married 142
Separated 3
Divorced 17
Widowed 15
Total 228

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 114
Good 98
Fair 47
Bad 7
Very Bad 1
Total 267

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 67
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 46
Other 9
Total 231

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 85% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 225
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 11
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 3
Other Asian 4
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 2
Arab 2
Other 7
Total 266

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 234
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 268

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 234
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 265

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ME8 0NJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 229
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 3
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 75
Christian 165
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 15
Sikh 5
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 5
Total 267

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Watling ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 80
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 82
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 4
Total 231

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 23
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 126

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 53
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 12
Total 232

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ is within the Watling policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Ambley Green
Neighbourhood Team Address Watling
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Gillingham Business Park. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ME8 0NJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Rainham (Kent) 1.6 miles
Gillingham (Kent) 1.9 miles
Chatham 2.6 miles
Rochester 3.1 miles
Strood (Kent) 3.9 miles
Newington 4.1 miles
Cuxton 4.9 miles
Halling 5.7 miles
Snodland 6 miles
Bearsted 6.1 miles
New Hythe 6.3 miles
Higham 6.3 miles
Aylesford 6.4 miles
Maidstone East 6.4 miles
Maidstone Barracks 6.6 miles
Barming 6.9 miles
Kemsley 6.9 miles
Maidstone West 7 miles
Sittingbourne 7.1 miles
Hollingbourne 7.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Twydall Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles
    
Featherby Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Featherby Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles
    
Hempstead Infant School 1.1 miles
    
Thames View Primary School 1.1 miles
    
The Academy of Woodlands 1.2 miles
    
Hempstead Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Fairview Community Primary School 1.3 miles
    
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is The Howard School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Howard School 0.8 miles
    
Rainham School for Girls 0.8 miles
    
Rainham Mark Grammar School 1 mile
    
Will Adams Academy 1.1 miles
    
The Robert Napier School 1.1 miles
    
Chatham Grammar 1.3 miles
    
The Victory Academy 1.9 miles
    
Brompton Academy 2 miles
    
Leigh Academy Rainham 2.1 miles
    
Greenacre School 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is Eastcourt Lane Surgery, approximately 860 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is Simon Collins Community Dental Service, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Gillingham, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ambley Green, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, ME8 0NJ. The nearest is Tesco Optician (Gillingham), approximately 750 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in ME8 0NJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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