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Rainham South West

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About

Rainham South West is a residential area situated on the southern bank of the River Medway. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with significant green spaces like Riverside Country Park providing open access to the riverfront. This parkland forms a key part of the area's identity, offering walking paths along the marshes and creeks that define this stretch of the estuary.

The area is primarily served by the A2 road, which runs along its southern boundary, providing a major transport link. Local amenities are concentrated around residential streets, with several schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. The presence of the large Berengrave Nature Reserve, with its network of footpaths through former landfill sites now reclaimed by wildlife, adds a distinct layer to the local environment.

Area overview

On average Rainham South West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 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 per household in Rainham South West is £64,721 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). Rainham South West is home to around 5,972 people, with a population density of about 2,040.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
24.78(+209%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.6(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.22(+6%)
Other theft
7.37(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,412
27.91%
Level 3 (A level)
877
17.34%
No qualifications
830
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
569
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,059

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
Detached24£603,750
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached24£397,500
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

ME80DE

Hudson Close

ME80JN

Durham Road

ME81AG

Saracen Close

ME81FR

Saracen Close

ME81FY

Watling

ME73EN

Embassy Close

ME80AX

The Goldings

ME80SN

Swain Road

ME87HH

London Road

ME80JQ

Springvale

ME80NR

St Margarets Drive

ME80PH

Tanglewood Close

ME80AH

Edwin Road

ME81AS

Saracen Close

ME81DT

Saracen Close

ME73EG

Academy Drive

ME87HQ

London Road

ME80HU

Maidstone Road

ME73EW

Highridge

ME80EE

Zillah Gardens

ME80HA

Maidstone Road

ME80PE

Bredhurst Road

ME73AH

Darland Avenue

ME80AD

Sylvan Road

ME80AA

Edwin Road

ME80DB

Jefferson Drive

ME80NP

Drewery Drive

ME80QQ

Watling

ME80HD

Brockenhurst Close

ME80SY

Chamberlain Court

ME80AB

Edwin Road

ME80RP

Matilda Close

ME73AT

Kingsway

ME80HT

Maidstone Road

ME80NS

Lakewood Drive

ME80PL

Woodside

ME86YR

London Road

ME73ER

Hamelin Road

ME80DL

Boston Gardens

ME80HS

Maidstone Road

ME80PG

Woodside

ME86TN

Saracen Close

ME80AW

Marshall Road

ME80JJ

Durham Road

ME73AX

Audley Avenue

ME80AE

Edwin Road

ME80GX

Courteney Road

ME80JB

Asquith Road

ME80PN

Woodside

ME80SR

Wigmore Road

ME81BW

Saracen Close

ME80HZ

Maidstone Road

ME81FU

Watling

ME87LL

Saracen Close

ME81DQ

Saracen Close

ME81FX

Watling

ME80RJ

Scimitar Close

ME80SB

Centurion Close

ME80QH

Matilda Close

Data Sources

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