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Rainham South West

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About

Rainham South West is a residential area in Medway, located near the A2 and M2 motorways, providing easy access to London and Kent. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraces, with some modern developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to daily needs. The nearby Riverside Country Park offers green space and walking trails along the River Medway.

Transport links are a key feature, with Rainham railway station providing services to London and Kent. The area is close to industrial estates and business parks, offering employment opportunities. While primarily suburban, Rainham South West has a practical layout, balancing residential living with convenience for commuters and families. The community is served by local schools and healthcare facilities, making it a functional part of Medway.

Area overview

On average Rainham South West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Rainham South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainham South West Population
5,972
Population density
2,040.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,166
86.5%
Indian
253
4.24%
Pakistani
87
1.46%
African
72
1.21%
Other White
70
1.17%
Total population: 5,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,317
55.41%
Owns with a mortgage
822
34.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
139
5.85%
Social rents from council
41
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
33
1.39%
Total households: 2,377

Property prices in Rainham South West

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainham South 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£580,000
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached25£400,000
Terraced7£393,000

10 years median price trend in Rainham South West

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

All postcodes in Rainham South West

ME80FE

Willow Trees

ME80HF

Lyndhurst Avenue

ME80JN

Durham Road

ME80PW

Woodside

ME81ES

Saracen Close

ME81AG

Saracen Close

ME80JQ

Cambridge Road

ME80NR

St Margarets Drive

ME80PH

Tanglewood Close

ME81FR

Saracen Close

ME81FY

Rainham South West

ME73EN

Embassy Close

ME81DT

Saracen Close

ME80AH

Edwin Road

ME80AX

The Goldings

ME80SN

Swain Road

ME81AS

Saracen Close

ME87HH

Guardian Court

ME73EG

Academy Drive

ME80RJ

Scimitar Close

ME87HQ

Guardian Court

ME87LL

Saracen Close

ME73EW

Highridge

ME80EE

Zillah Gardens

ME80HA

Kenilworth Drive

ME80HU

Maidstone Road

ME80PE

Bredhurst Road

ME73AH

Darland Avenue

ME80AD

Sylvan Road

ME80BF

Hoath Lane

ME80DB

Jefferson Drive

ME80NP

Drewery Drive

ME80QQ

Rainham South West

ME80AA

Edwin Road

ME80HD

Brockenhurst Close

ME80SY

Chamberlain Court

ME80AB

Edwin Road

ME80RP

Matilda Close

ME73AT

Kingsway

ME73ER

Hamelin Road

ME80DL

Boston Gardens

ME80HS

Kenilworth Drive

ME80HT

Deanwood Drive

ME80NS

Lakewood Drive

ME80PL

Springvale

ME80WP

Saracen Close

ME86YR

London Road

ME86TN

Saracen Close

ME80AW

Marshall Road

ME80JJ

Durham Road

ME80PG

Woodside

ME73AX

Audley Avenue

ME81BW

Saracen Close

ME80AE

Edwin Road

ME80GX

Courteney Road

ME80HZ

Maidstone Road

ME80JB

Asquith Road

ME80PN

Woodside

ME80SR

Fellows Close

ME81FU

Rainham South West

Data Sources

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