About Meresborough

Meresborough is a small village located in Kent, England, within the ME8 postcode area. It is situated near the River Medway, providing a pleasant natural setting. The village features a mix of residential homes and local amenities, making it a convenient place for residents. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. In terms of accessibility, Meresborough is well-connected to nearby towns, including Rainham and Gillingham, which offer further facilities and services. The village is served by local transport options, ensuring that it is easy to travel to larger urban areas. Overall, Meresborough presents a simple, community-focused lifestyle with essential services close at hand.

School Ratings in Meresborough

There are 105 schools in and around Meresborough. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Meresborough

The average property price is £348K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £275K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Meresborough

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Meresborough, with 50 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Meresborough

Meresborough sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Meresborough

Broadband speeds in Meresborough are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,507 sales

Average Price £348K
£100 — £68.95M
Detached £486K 1,193
Semi £331K 2,284
Terraced £275K 2,414
Flat £164K 430

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

62 Primary
14 Secondary
29 Other
Miers Court Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles Miers Court Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Leigh Academy Rainham Secondary Good 0.8 miles Parkwood Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Primary 1 miles St Margaret's Infant School Primary 1 miles Riverside Children's Centre Good 1.1 miles Riverside Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Deanwood Children's Centre Good 1.3 miles Deanwood Primary School Primary 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Meresborough IMD 2025

Meresborough sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
8/10
11,145 Children (0-15) 19%
34,991 Working Age 59%
17,388 Older (60+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Meresborough 283 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Meresborough sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

121 Violence & Sexual Offences
50 Anti-Social Behaviour
23 Criminal Damage & Arson
17 Shoplifting
15 Other Theft
14 Public Order
14 Vehicle Crime
11 Burglary
8 Other Crime
7 Drugs
2 Robbery
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Kent Rainham South East
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rainham (Kent) Train Station 1.1 miles
Newington Train Station 2.2 miles
Gillingham (Kent) Train Station 3.9 miles
Chatham Train Station 4.8 miles
Sittingbourne Train Station 5 miles
Kemsley Train Station 5.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hartlip 0.6 miles Moor Street 0.6 miles Farthing Corner 0.9 miles Rainham 0.9 miles Wigmore 1.2 miles Lower Hartlip 1.2 miles Yelsted 1.2 miles Breach 1.4 miles Park Wood 1.4 miles Otterham Quay 1.4 miles Hill Green 1.4 miles Kemsley Street 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Medway
County Kent
Ward Rainham Central
Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Parish Medway, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in ME8 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 1 Absalom Court 1 Allington Road 3 Ambley Green 1 Ambley Road 1 Appledore Road 1 Arthur Road 4 Ash Close 1 Ashley Road 1 Ashurst Place 1 Asquith Road 2 Aylesford Crescent 1 Aylward Way 1 B2004 2 Bail Close 1 Bailey Drive 1 Balmer Close 1 Banky Fields Close 2 Barleycorn Drive 1 Barlow Close 1 Batsman Avenue 1 Bayswater Drive 3 Beacon Close 1 Bearsted Close 1 Beata Gardens 1 Bedford Avenue 1 Bedson Walk 1 Beechings Green 1 Beechings Way 20 Begonia Avenue 3

Postcodes in ME8 50 shown View all postcodes

ME8 0AA ME8 0AB ME8 0AD ME8 0AE ME8 0AG ME8 0AH ME8 0AJ ME8 0AL ME8 0AN ME8 0AP ME8 0AQ ME8 0AR ME8 0AU ME8 0AW ME8 0AX ME8 0AY ME8 0AZ ME8 0BA ME8 0BD ME8 0BE ME8 0BF ME8 0BG ME8 0BH ME8 0BJ ME8 0BL ME8 0BN ME8 0BP ME8 0BQ ME8 0BS ME8 0BT ME8 0BU ME8 0BW ME8 0BX ME8 0BY ME8 0BZ ME8 0DA ME8 0DB ME8 0DD ME8 0DE ME8 0DG ME8 0DH ME8 0DJ ME8 0DL ME8 0DN ME8 0DP ME8 0DQ ME8 0DR ME8 0DS ME8 0DT ME8 0DU