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About

Rainham North East is a residential and industrial area within the Medway towns. The neighbourhood features a mix of post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and light industrial units. It is bordered by the A2 road to the north and the railway line to the south, providing transport links. The area is primarily functional, serving the daily needs of its residents with schools and community facilities.

The landscape includes pockets of open space and playing fields. A notable local feature is the Rainham Mark Grammar School, a selective academy with a long history in the community. The area transitions towards more rural land to the east, near the villages of Lower Stoke and Upchurch. This part of Medway has a distinct, settled character separate from the more central urban areas.

Area overview

On average Rainham North East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham North East is £51,104 per year. There are 2 schools in Rainham North East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rainham North East is home to around 7,300 people, with a population density of about 3,425.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainham North East Population
7,300
Population density
3,425.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.59(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.07(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+30%)
Shoplifting
5.07(-36%)
Public order
4.38(-28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,309
86.42%
Other White
205
2.81%
African
189
2.59%
Indian
109
1.49%
Other
85
1.16%
Total population: 7,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,360
23.14%
No qualifications
1,191
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
12.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
973
30.66%
Owns outright
972
30.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
679
21.39%
Social rents from council
240
7.56%
Other social rented
213
6.71%
Total households: 3,174

Property prices in Rainham North East

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £323,250 in Rainham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainham North East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainham North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£213,500
Semi-Detached25£365,000
Terraced39£300,000
Detached28£450,625

10 years median price trend in Rainham North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham North East.

All postcodes in Rainham North East

ME88QL

Vineyard Crescent

ME88AY

High Street

ME87PJ

Station Road

ME88BA

High Street

ME87SD

Webster Road

ME88JA

Oastview Terrace

ME87PP

Macklands Way

ME88AA

High Street

ME88DT

The Old Orchard

ME88DE

Sunderland Drive

ME87QX

Station Road

ME88AS

Otterham Quay Lane

ME87SB

Station Road

ME88ED

Solomon Road

ME88NS

Farnham Close

ME88DD

Winchester Way

ME87BF

Granary Close

ME87HE

The Court Yard

ME87FR

Old Farndale

ME87SH

Tufton Road

ME88EB

Solomon Road

ME88FY

Thomas Stanley Drive

ME88EA

Solomon Road

ME88QH

Otterham Quay Lane

ME88NN

Bedson Walk

ME87QY

Station Road

ME88NY

Banky Fields Close

ME88TL

Ten Acre Way

ME88TP

Caldecote Close

ME88GA

Thomas Stanley Drive

ME87PT

Station Road

ME88NP

Wakeley Road

ME88DS

High Street

ME88BU

Solomon Road

ME87SN

Childscroft Road

ME88BQ

Maplins Close

ME88HW

William Street

ME88ND

Otterham Quay Lane

ME88NR

Farnham Close

ME88FT

Eastwood Chase

ME88GJ

Thomas Stanley Drive

ME88TR

Burrstock Way

ME87PW

Lambourne Place

ME88FS

Hoy Close

ME87TY

Lower Rainham Road

ME88NF

Otterham Quay Lane

ME88BB

Pudding Road

ME88BZ

Chichester Close

ME87TA

Parkfield Road

ME87PU

Station Road

ME88HF

Henry Street

ME87PY

Finwell Road

ME87PF

Macklands Way

ME87PE

Macklands Way

ME88FU

White Huts Road

ME87RR

Gresham Close

ME88BJ

Hothfield Road

ME87QZ

Station Road

ME87BZ

Bloomfields

ME88DL

Solomon Road

ME88NU

Smarden Walk

ME87SP

Station Road

ME88LL

Otterham Quay Lane

ME87UF

Station Road

ME87QA

Tilbury Road

ME87RT

Longley Road

ME88BG

Maplins Close

ME87DD

Bloomfields

ME87SE

Station Road

ME87PN

Cobdown Grove

ME88FR

Brick Kiln Lane

ME87UL

Station Road

ME87RS

Station Road

ME87UH

Station Road

ME88DR

High Street

ME88GB

Cherry Orchard Drive

ME88HQ

Pearman Close

ME88JB

Mierscourt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.