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Rainham North West

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About

Rainham North West is a residential area located in the Medway Towns, Kent. It features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and terraced houses. The area is close to local amenities such as supermarkets, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. Public transport links, including bus routes, connect the area to nearby towns and Medway’s town centres.

The area is bordered by open spaces, including Berengrave Nature Reserve, offering walking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities. Rainham North West has a suburban feel, with quiet streets and a community-oriented atmosphere. The nearby High Street provides shopping and dining options, while the M2 motorway ensures easy access to London and other parts of Kent. The mix of housing and green spaces makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Rainham North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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 of residents in Rainham North West is £48,500 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 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
Detached17£425,000
Flats1£235,000
Semi-Detached62£375,000
Terraced24£315,000

10 years median price trend in Rainham North West

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

All postcodes in Rainham North West

ME87HB

Birling Avenue

ME87SX

Hartpiece Close

ME87ES

Danson Way

ME87FF

Rainham North West

ME87SZ

Parkfield Road

ME86TS

Ashley Road

ME87DL

Pembury Way

ME87DU

Bloors Lane

ME87PA

Iversgate Close

ME87SS

Broomcroft Road

ME86TL

Elizabeth Court

ME86UA

Detling Close

ME87DP

Mayfield Close

ME87LS

Berengrave Lane

ME87TP

Bloors Wharf Road

ME87EG

Bloors Lane

ME87FA

Rainham North West

ME87JW

Brown Street

ME87NS

Broomcroft Road

ME87EL

Denbigh Avenue

ME72UX

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72UY

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72YA

Lower Rainham Road

ME86TX

Romany Road

ME72XH

Lower Rainham Road

ME86YA

Begonia Avenue

ME87HZ

High Street

ME87TW

Bloors Wharf Road

ME72UZ

Lower Twydall Lane

ME87DQ

Holmoaks

ME87AF

Langdale Close

ME87HX

High Street

ME87NX

Bushmeadow Road

ME87PB

Broomcroft Road

ME87SY

Parkfield Road

ME86UE

Selstead Close

ME87AG

Langdale Close

ME87BW

Ely Close

ME87EX

Dorset Square

ME87NB

Berengrave Lane

ME72UU

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72UW

Eastcourt Lane

ME87ER

Danson Way

ME87LF

Tufton Road

ME87NJ

Batsman Avenue

ME87AT

Rainham North West

ME87BT

Truro Close

ME87EP

Bedford Avenue

ME87JY

Northumberland Avenue

ME87NU

Wooldeys Road

ME87SW

Childscroft Road

ME87EU

Denbigh Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.