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Rainham South East

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About

Rainham South East sits on the south bank of the River Medway within the Medway unitary authority. The ward is mainly residential, with a town centre anchored by the high street and Rainham railway station on the Chatham Main Line. The station provides regular services toward London Victoria and eastward into Kent, so rail travel is a common choice for commuters. Streets near the river still show traces of the area’s maritime and industrial past, with wharves and riverside yards visible from local roads.

Local provision includes primary and secondary schools and a mix of independent shops, takeaways and small retail parades serving day-to-day needs. Rainham Mark Grammar School is located within the area and is a focal point for older students. Community centres, allotments and pocket parks sit alongside short terraces and post-war estates, giving a concrete pattern of land use rather than large open tracts. The tidal reach of the Medway remains an active presence in the ward’s layout and local economy.

Area overview

On average Rainham South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year. There are 5 schools in Rainham South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Rainham South East is home to around 6,422 people, with a population density of about 5,465.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainham South East Population
6,422
Population density
5,465.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.29(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-27%)
Other theft
3.43(-39%)
Public order
2.49(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,681
88.49%
Other White
180
2.8%
Indian
110
1.71%
African
73
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.79%
Total population: 6,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,351
25.87%
Level 3 (A level)
994
19.03%
No qualifications
873
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 5,222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,135
44.09%
Owns with a mortgage
917
35.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
10.61%
Social rents from council
156
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.67%
Total households: 2,574

Property prices in Rainham South East

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Rainham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainham South 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£475,000
Flats2£172,500
Semi-Detached49£375,000
Terraced12£330,000

10 years median price trend in Rainham South East

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

All postcodes in Rainham South East

ME89BW

Thames Avenue

ME89AX

Bettescombe Road

ME89AL

Balmer Close

ME80EW

Bendon Way

ME80BS

Derwent Way

ME89HW

Sunnyfields Close

ME89BA

Elmstone Road

ME89HT

Bettescombe Road

ME80DH

Maidstone Road

ME80EQ

Highfield Road

ME80EX

Maidstone Road

ME87JF

High Street

ME89EG

Gainsborough Close

ME80ER

Henley Close

ME80DT

Maidstone Road

ME87JA

Ashurst Place

ME89BX

Arthur Road

ME89AZ

Bettescombe Road

ME80BY

Crabtree Road

ME89AH

Orchard Street

ME87RG

London Road

ME88AF

High Street

ME89AT

Taverners Road

ME89JD

Broadview Avenue

ME80BH

Salisbury Avenue

ME89JA

Lonsdale Drive

ME80ES

Cheriton Road

ME89DX

Windermere Drive

ME89HG

Beverley Close

ME89AY

Bettescombe Road

ME80BP

Derwent Way

ME88EW

Longford Close

ME80DP

Maidstone Road

ME89AG

Taverners Road

ME80BT

Derwent Way

ME89HP

Herbert Road

ME80BJ

Salisbury Avenue

ME80DU

Maidstone Road

ME80DQ

Maidstone Road

ME87RH

London Road

ME89AN

Taverners Road

ME89BB

Wentworth Drive

ME89BT

Arthur Road

ME87RJ

London Road

ME89BH

Gatekeeper Chase

ME89DD

Broadview Avenue

ME80BL

Salisbury Avenue

ME80EG

Highfield Road

ME80DX

Ringwood Close

ME88AD

High Street

ME80EN

Bendon Way

ME88PH

Mierscourt Road

ME80DS

Maidstone Road

ME88JX

Shelden Drive

ME89HN

Silverdale Drive

ME80FD

Durrell Place

ME89BY

Herbert Road

ME80HH

Maidstone Road

ME88AT

High Street

ME80BG

Century Road

ME80EJ

Lyra Close

ME80BX

Derwent Way

ME88EN

Longford Close

ME89AP

Beacon Close

ME89BN

Thames Avenue

ME89BE

Elmstone Road

ME89HR

Tavistock Close

ME89DB

Broadview Avenue

ME80AY

Roberts Road

ME80DG

Maidstone Road

ME89JP

Lonsdale Drive

ME87JJ

High Street

ME80EF

Highfield Close

ME80BW

Derwent Way

ME88JH

Shelden Drive

ME89BD

Elmstone Road

ME89AF

Tudor Grove

ME89EL

Sunningdale Drive

ME88LB

Church Mews

ME89AJ

Norreys Road

ME89HZ

Lonsdale Drive

ME80DJ

The Platters

ME89AB

Orchard Street

ME80BA

Harvey Road

ME80BZ

Oldfield Close

ME80HJ

Camellia Close

ME88JZ

Cherry Tree Road

ME89AA

Orchard Street

ME89DA

Herbert Road

ME89HS

Bettescombe Road

ME87JH

High Street

ME89EH

Kenilworth Drive

ME80BN

Derwent Way

ME88JU

Cherry Tree Road

ME88LA

Cherry Amber Close

ME89BZ

Herbert Road

ME88AR

High Street

ME89AE

Orchard Street

ME88AG

Stratford Lane

ME89AD

Orchard Street

Data Sources

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