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Rainham North

England / South East / Medway / Rainham North

About

Rainham North is a residential ward located in the Medway Towns, Kent. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits to the north of Rainham town centre, offering easy access to local amenities while maintaining a quieter, more residential feel. The ward is bordered by the A2 road, providing direct links to Medway and London.

Green spaces like Riverside Country Park and Berengrave Nature Reserve are nearby, offering walking trails and wildlife areas. Public transport includes regular bus services connecting Rainham North to Gillingham, Chatham, and other parts of Medway. The ward has several schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Rainham North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rainham North is £44,791 per year. There are 4 schools in Rainham North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rainham North

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £775,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£450,000
Flats9£182,000
Semi-Detached88£361,000
Terraced74£291,000

10 years price trend in Rainham North

All postcodes in Rainham North

ME87LQ

Tufton Road

ME87RR

Gresham Close

ME87SN

Chalky Bank Road

ME88DA

Gloucester Close

ME88GQ

Rainham North East

ME87AQ

Langdale Close

ME87BS

Ripon Close

ME87DT

Penshurst Close

ME87EJ

Bloors Lane

ME87EN

Danson Way

ME87FQ

Rainham North West

ME87HB

Birling Avenue

ME87QJ

Warlingham Close

ME87SX

Hartpiece Close

ME88GP

Rainham North East

ME88QH

Moor Street

ME87ES

Danson Way

ME87FF

Rainham North West

ME87SZ

Parkfield Road

ME88BS

Scott Avenue

ME88NS

Farnham Close

ME88PY

Farriers Court

ME88QQ

Moor Street

ME86TS

Ashley Road

ME87DL

Pembury Way

ME87DU

Bloors Lane

ME87PA

Iversgate Close

ME87PE

Macklands Way

ME87PU

Station Road

ME87SS

Broomcroft Road

ME88AS

Otterham Quay Lane

ME88TS

Burrstock Way

ME86TL

Elizabeth Court

ME87DP

Mayfield Close

ME87LS

Berengrave Lane

ME87TP

Bloors Wharf Road

ME87PF

Cobdown Grove

ME87PN

Cobdown Grove

ME88GS

Otterham Quay Lane

ME87BY

Aveley Court

ME87EG

Bloors Lane

ME87FA

Rainham North West

ME87JW

Brown Street

ME87NS

Broomcroft Road

ME87PH

Hothfield Road

ME87RT

Gresham Close

ME87SE

Station Road

ME88BZ

Chichester Close

ME88GF

Rainham North East

ME88LN

Blackthorne Road

ME88LU

Otterham Quay Lane

ME87EL

Denbigh Avenue

ME72UX

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72UY

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72YA

Lower Rainham Road

ME88AZ

High Street

ME88FX

Rainham North East

ME88HH

Taswell Road

ME72XH

Lower Rainham Road

ME86YX

London Road

ME87HZ

High Street

ME88BF

Chichester Close

ME88BU

Solomon Road

ME88DG

Thompson Close

ME88FR

Rainham North East

ME88NX

Mardale Close

ME87TW

Bloors Wharf Road

ME72UZ

Lower Twydall Lane

ME87DQ

Holmoaks

ME87AF

Langdale Close

ME87HX

High Street

ME87JN

Brown Street

ME87QA

Tilbury Road

ME87NX

Bushmeadow Road

ME87PB

Broomcroft Road

ME87SY

Parkfield Road

ME88BE

Ivy Street

ME88DR

High Dewar Road

ME88FU

Rainham North East

ME88GR

Lupin Close

ME87AG

Langdale Close

ME87BL

Caversham Close

ME87BW

Ely Close

ME87EX

Dorset Square

ME87FL

Rainham North East

ME87NB

Berengrave Lane

ME87PL

Ellison Way

ME87UL

Station Road

ME88EB

Solomon Road

ME88ED

Solomon Road

ME72UU

Lower Twydall Lane

ME72UW

Eastcourt Lane

ME87ER

Danson Way

ME87LF

Tufton Road

ME87NJ

Batsman Avenue

ME88BX

Solomon Road

ME88DN

High Dewar Road

ME88ES

Wakeley Road

ME88FY

Rainham North East

ME88ND

Otterham Quay Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.