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Rainham North West

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About

Rainham North West sits within the Medway Towns, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is bordered by the A2 road to the north and includes neighbourhoods centred around roads like Solomon Road.

A notable local landmark is the large Tesco superstore, which functions as a key retail hub. The area provides straightforward access to the wider road network, connecting it to other parts of Medway and Kent.

Area overview

On average Rainham North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year. There are 2 schools in Rainham North West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rainham North West is home to around 6,356 people, with a population density of about 1,101.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainham North West Population
6,356
Population density
1,101.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.93(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-10%)
Other theft
4.88(-13%)
Vehicle crime
2.83(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,629
88.62%
Other White
149
2.35%
Indian
147
2.31%
African
63
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.74%
Total population: 6,352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,281
24.51%
Level 3 (A level)
956
18.29%
No qualifications
955
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
15.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,260
47.84%
Owns with a mortgage
953
36.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
196
7.44%
Social rents from council
111
4.21%
Other social rented
46
1.75%
Total households: 2,634

Property prices in Rainham North West

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Rainham North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainham North West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£470,000
Flats1£235,000
Semi-Detached54£366,000
Terraced18£316,250

10 years median price trend in Rainham North West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.