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Rainham South West

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About

Rainham South West ward occupies the western portion of the larger Rainham suburb within Medway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities. Its boundaries are largely defined by main roads like Station Road and the A2, which separate it from neighbouring wards. The residential streets are quiet, with green spaces like Riverside Country Park providing a significant natural area along the southern edge where the land meets the River Medway.

The Riverside Country Park is a major feature, encompassing marshes, grassland, and the riverfront itself. This open space contrasts with the built-up residential zones and is used for walking and recreation. The ward contains several schools and local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its proximity to the A2 and M2 motorways offers direct road links, while Rainham railway station sits just outside its eastern boundary, connecting the area to London and other parts of Kent.

Area overview

On average Rainham South West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.3% 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 £61,065 per year. There are 5 schools in Rainham South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rainham South West

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 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
Detached40£532,500
Flats7£170,000
Semi-Detached47£375,000
Terraced18£325,000

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

ME89DB

Broadview Avenue

ME89BW

Thames Avenue

ME89DA

Herbert Road

ME80BP

Derwent Way

ME80HH

Maidstone Road

ME80JD

Asquith Road

ME80DT

Maidstone Road

ME80AU

Edwin Place

ME80JW

Durham Road

ME80DZ

The Mailyns

ME80BA

Harvey Road

ME80EE

Zillah Gardens

ME80HT

Maidstone Road

ME80AG

Edwin Road

ME89AS

Hurst Place

ME80BJ

Salisbury Avenue

ME88AT

High Street

ME89EB

Kenilworth Drive

ME89AA

Orchard Street

ME80BU

Derwent Way

ME80AR

Marshall Road

ME80EU

Cheriton Road

ME89AG

Taverners Road

ME89AX

Bettescombe Road

ME80BT

Derwent Way

ME80SD

The Wheelers

ME89DS

Windermere Drive

ME89AW

Taverners Road

ME87RG

London Road

ME80HF

Lyndhurst Avenue

ME80BN

Derwent Way

ME89DE

Broadview Avenue

ME89DP

Kenilworth Drive

ME87RJ

London Road

ME87JJ

High Street

ME89HQ

Beverley Close

ME80JJ

Durham Road

ME89AF

Tudor Grove

ME80EX

Maidstone Road

ME89DT

Sandown Drive

ME80DL

Boston Gardens

ME89HW

Sunnyfields Close

ME88JH

Shelden Drive

ME80EF

Highfield Close

ME80HQ

Lyndhurst Avenue

ME87JF

High Street

ME89DU

Sandown Drive

ME89AU

Bettescombe Road

ME89ED

Kenilworth Gardens

ME89AZ

Bettescombe Road

ME80AQ

Edwin Road

ME89AL

Balmer Close

ME89HT

Bettescombe Road

ME88AP

Stratford Lane

ME80RU

Courteney Road

ME80BL

Salisbury Avenue

ME80DU

Maidstone Road

ME80SL

Hoath Lane

ME89BD

Elmstone Road

ME80BY

Crabtree Road

ME80JF

Cambridge Road

ME80EN

Bendon Way

ME87JH

High Street

ME88JF

Mierscourt Road

ME80DN

Jackson Close

ME89BU

Arthur Road

ME89JD

Broadview Avenue

ME80AJ

Marshall Road

ME80JQ

Springvale

ME80HS

Maidstone Road

ME89AD

Orchard Street

ME87JE

High Street

ME88LA

Cherry Amber Close

ME89EZ

Orchard Street

ME80AB

Edwin Road

ME80JE

Cambridge Road

ME88EW

Longford Close

ME86YU

London Road

ME80DE

Hudson Close

ME80AL

Marshall Road

ME88JZ

Cherry Tree Road

ME88JY

Cherry Tree Road

ME89HU

Arthur Road

ME80FB

Courteney Road

ME80AH

Edwin Road

ME89EH

Kenilworth Drive

ME80HG

Brockenhurst Close

ME89AE

Orchard Street

ME80BG

Century Road

ME89BE

Elmstone Road

ME80HB

Maidstone Road

ME80BE

Nursery Road

ME89HR

Tavistock Close

ME80FE

Willow Trees

ME80EQ

Highfield Road

ME80JB

Asquith Road

ME86YS

London Road

ME89DR

Kenilworth Drive

ME89BN

Thames Avenue

ME80FD

Durrell Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.