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All Information for Fruit Fields Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8XU postcode


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Demographic Details Overview

Demographic Details Overview

The demographic data related to housing, population, cultural practices, employment, and education for Fruit Fields Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8XU originates from the 2021 UK census. These censuses are conducted every decade. Our platform presents 2021 statistics for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, for Scotland, we display data from 2011 due to a delay in their census (an update is on the horizon).

It's essential to understand that the census data might encompass numbers from nearby streets and postcodes, making the figures indicative of the broader vicinity rather than a particular street or set of houses. To ensure residents' privacy, each postcode group is designed to have a minimum of 100 residents (50 in Scotland's case), especially since certain postcodes might correspond to very confined spaces, even individual buildings at times.

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Housing Types

The area containing Fruit Fields Drive, Rainham, Gillingham consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Be aware that the numbers might encompass nearby streets. Refer to the Summary tab for a detailed explanation and a map indicating the covered area.

  1. Detached (31)

  2. Semi-Detached (24)

  3. Terraced (71)

  4. Flat (Purpose-Built) (0)

  5. Flat (Converted) (0)

  6. Residence in Commercial Building (1)

Housing Tenure

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 32.8% of households were owned outright, 28.7% were mortgaged, 17.1% were social housing, and 20.3% were privately rented at the last census.

  1. Owned Outright (49)

  2. Owned with Mortgage (53)

  3. Shared Ownership (0)

  4. Rented: From Council (1)

  5. Rented: Other Social (1)

  6. Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents (20)

  7. Rented: Other (1)

  8. Rent Free (0)

Housing Occupancy

This data provides the total count of usual residents in each household. It doesn't account for under- or over-occupancy.

  1. One Person (26)

  2. Two People (52)

  3. Three People (20)

  4. Four People (20)

  5. Five People (4)

  6. Six People (3)

  7. Seven People (2)

  8. 8+ People (0)

Housing Composition

The region including Fruit Fields Drive, Rainham, Gillingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

  1. 1 Person Household (26)

  2. Family Household (90)

  3. Other Household (7)

Housing Deprivation

For the 2021 census, household deprivation was assessed based on four criteria: employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

  1. Not Deprived (68)

  2. Deprived In One Dimension (47)

  3. Deprived In Two Dimensions (12)

  4. Deprived In Three Dimensions (0)

  5. Deprived In Four Dimensions (0)

Gender

Across the entirety of the UK, the gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% being male and 51% female. This address in Gillingham and Rainham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

  1. Male (152)

  2. Female (170)

Age Groups

Across the entirety of the UK, the median age stands at 40. Typically, urban centers have a higher density of individuals aged 18-30, while suburbs often have more young children and adults between 30-50. Rural areas and smaller towns tend to attract older workers and retirees. In contrast, many economically disadvantaged areas don't show a dominant age group, a situation influenced by residents' circumstances limiting their choices on where to retire, start families, or spend their youth.

  1. 0-4 (19)

  2. 5-9 (24)

  3. 10-14 (19)

  4. 15-19 (5)

  5. 20-24 (13)

  6. 25-29 (18)

  7. 30-34 (28)

  8. 35-39 (24)

  9. 40-44 (21)

  10. 45-49 (17)

  11. 50-54 (24)

  12. 55-59 (22)

  13. 60-64 (24)

  14. 65-69 (16)

  15. 70-74 (23)

  16. 75-79 (18)

  17. 80-84 (3)

  18. 85+ (3)

Relationship Status

Statistics regarding relationship status exclude individuals under 16 and family members between 16-18 who are in full-time education. With the enactment of the Civil Partnership Act in 2019, the 2021/2022 census data no longer separates same-sex relationships as a distinct category. Civil partnerships are now integrated into the general categories, such as Married, Divorced, and the like.

  1. Single (85)

  2. Married (123)

  3. Separated (5)

  4. Divorced (31)

  5. Widowed (13)

Health

It is noteable that the amount of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This perception might have been shaped by how individuals assessed their health in the context of the pandemic.

  1. Very Good (150)

  2. Good (127)

  3. Fair (40)

  4. Bad (4)

  5. Very Bad (1)

Education & Qualifications

The qualification categories align with current naming conventions. Previous Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs are incorporated into the GCSE statistics, while former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) are classified as A Levels.

  1. Degree or Similar e.g. professional qualification (79)

  2. Apprenticeship (14)

  3. HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels (60)

  4. 5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels (31)

  5. 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent (38)

  6. No GCSEs or Equivalent (33)

  7. Other (3)

Ethnic Group

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 82.2% white, with this area being 92% white.

  1. White (296)

  2. Indian (1)

  3. Chinese (5)

  4. Black African (13)

  5. Other Black/African/Caribbean (4)

  6. Arab (2)

Country of Birth

During the 2021 census, about 83.4% of the UK's resident population were native-born. The remaining population consisted of 6.9% from European nations, 5.4% from Middle Eastern or Asian regions, 2.6% from African countries, and 1.7% from other parts of the globe.

  1. United Kingdom (288)

  2. European Union (14)

  3. Rest of Europe (2)

  4. Africa (7)

  5. Middle East And Asia (9)

  6. Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) (1)

Length of Residence

The duration of a person's residence in the UK is determined from their most recent arrival (excluding brief trips or vacations outside the UK). Yet, individuals born in the UK who later emigrated and subsequently returned are still categorized as "Born in the United Kingdom".

  1. Born in The United Kingdom (288)

  2. 10+ Years (22)

  3. 5-10 Years (6)

  4. 2-5 Years (6)

  5. Less Than 2 Years (0)

Passports Held

Keep in mind that a person might possess multiple passports. The data might also encompass individuals residing in nearby locations to ME8 8XU

  1. None (39)

  2. United Kingdom (268)

  3. European Union (10)

  4. Rest of Europe (2)

  5. African Countries (2)

  6. Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) (1)

Religion

In England and Wales, Christians form the largest religious group, encompassing 46.2% of the population. Yet, a significant 37.2% declare they have no religious affiliation, a notable rise from the 25.1% in the 2011 census. Meanwhile, 6.5% identify as Muslim, 1.7% as Hindu, 0.9% as Sikh, 0.5% as Buddhist, 0.5% as Jewish, and 0.6% affiliate with other faiths. The remaining 6% chose not to specify their religious beliefs.

  1. No Religion (149)

  2. Christian (155)

  3. Buddhist (0)

  4. Hindu (0)

  5. Jewish (0)

  6. Muslim (2)

  7. Sikh (1)

  8. Other Religion (1)

  9. Not Stated (13)

Economic Activity

The 2021 census took place during a downturn in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, caution is advised when analyzing data related to labor market involvement.

  1. Full-Time Employee (101)

  2. Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) (40)

  3. Self Employed (No Subordinates) (27)

  4. Self Employed (With Subordinates) (1)

  5. Unemployed (5)

  6. Full-Time Student (with or without job) (4)

  7. Retired (61)

  8. Looking After Home or Family (10)

  9. Long-Term Sick or Disabled (0)

  10. Other (7)

Occupation Group

This information pertains to residents aged 16 and over on census day 2021 who were employed. The categories utilized are derived from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

  1. Managers, Directors and Senior Officials (19)

  2. Professional Occupations (36)

  3. Associate Professional Occupations (31)

  4. Administrative and Secretarial Occupations (20)

  5. Skilled Trades Occupations (24)

  6. Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations (12)

  7. Sales and Customer Service Occupations (13)

  8. Process, Plant and Machine Operatives (5)

  9. Elementary Occupations (10)

Socio-Economic Classification

Classifications are determined using an algorithm developed by the National Statistics Agency, known as the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

  1. Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional (40)

  2. Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional (62)

  3. Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations (42)

  4. Own Account Worker/Small Employer (30)

  5. Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation (13)

  6. Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations (30)

  7. Semi-Routine Occupation (24)

  8. Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed (13)

  9. Full-time Student (4)

Nearest Railway Stations (20)

Rainham (Kent)
Distance - 0.6 miles
Newington
Distance - 2 miles
Gillingham (Kent)
Distance - 3.5 miles
Chatham
Distance - 4.6 miles
Kemsley
Distance - 4.8 miles
Sittingbourne
Distance - 5 miles
Rochester
Distance - 5.2 miles
Swale
Distance - 5.5 miles
Strood (Kent)
Distance - 5.8 miles
Queenborough
Distance - 6.4 miles
Bearsted
Distance - 6.6 miles
Hollingbourne
Distance - 7 miles
Cuxton
Distance - 7.1 miles
Maidstone East
Distance - 7.6 miles
Sheerness-on-Sea
Distance - 7.8 miles
Maidstone Barracks
Distance - 7.8 miles
Halling
Distance - 7.8 miles
Snodland
Distance - 8 miles
Higham
Distance - 8.1 miles
Maidstone West
Distance - 8.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools (10)

Riverside Primary School
Distance - 490 yards
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Distance - 1 mile
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
St Margaret's Infant School
Distance - 1 mile
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Miers Court Primary School
Distance - 1 mile
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Thames View Primary School
Distance - 1.2 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Holywell Primary School
Distance - 1.3 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Distance - 1.4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Parkwood Primary School
Distance - 1.6 miles
Rating - 2 / 5 stars
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Distance - 1.9 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Distance - 1.9 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars

Nearest Secondary Schools (10)

Leigh Academy Rainham
Distance - 460 yards
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Distance - 1.4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
The Howard School
Distance - 1.4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Rainham School for Girls
Distance - 1.5 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Will Adams Academy
Distance - 2.7 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
The Robert Napier School
Distance - 2.9 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Chatham Grammar
Distance - 3.4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Brompton Academy
Distance - 3.9 miles
Rating - 2 / 5 stars
Waterfront UTC
Distance - 4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars
Westlands School
Distance - 4 miles
Rating - 3 / 5 stars

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices (10)

Church View Practice
Distance - 0.7 miles
Orchard Family Practice
Distance - 0.7 miles
Thames Ave Surgery
Distance - 1 mile
Maidstone Road Surgery
Distance - 1.1 miles
Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery
Distance - 1.1 miles
Pump Lane Surgery
Distance - 1.6 miles
Long Catlis Road Surgery
Distance - 1.8 miles
Wigmore Medical Centre
Distance - 1.8 miles
Waltham Road Medical Centre
Distance - 1.9 miles
Twydall Green Surgery
Distance - 2 miles

Nearest Dentists (10)

Portman Healthcare Limited
Distance - 0.6 miles
Rainham Dental Surgery & Implant Centre
Distance - 0.9 miles
Maidstone Road Dental Clinic
Distance - 1 mile
Omnipark Dental Practice
Distance - 1.1 miles
Toothcare Dental
Distance - 1.7 miles
M J S Patel & Associates
Distance - 2 miles
Wigmore Dental Practice
Distance - 2.1 miles
Simon Collins Community Dental Service
Distance - 2.2 miles
Simon Collins
Distance - 2.2 miles
Watling Street Dental Care
Distance - 3 miles

Nearest Hospitals (10)

Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham
Distance - 2.4 miles
Medway Maritime Hospital
Distance - 3.7 miles
Spire Alexandra Hospital
Distance - 5 miles
Memorial Hospital Sittingbourne
Distance - 5.3 miles
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital
Distance - 5.3 miles
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone
Distance - 6.2 miles
The Somerfield Hospital
Distance - 7.9 miles
Sheppey Community Hospital
Distance - 8 miles
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)
Distance - 8 miles
Maidstone Hospital
Distance - 8.8 miles

Nearest Opticians (10)

Boots-Rainham
Distance - 0.8 miles
John High Opticians (Rainham)
Distance - 0.8 miles
Patrick Duff Opticians
Distance - 0.8 miles
Tesco Optician (Gillingham)
Distance - 1.8 miles
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
Distance - 2.8 miles
Vision Express (Gillingham)
Distance - 2.8 miles
T. J. Woolley
Distance - 3 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Gillingham
Distance - 3.6 miles
Asda Stores Limited
Distance - 3.8 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Chatham
Distance - 4.4 miles

Broadband information

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