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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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 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
Detached35£530,000
Flats4£167,500
Semi-Detached50£378,750
Terraced16£327,500

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

ME89BW

Thames Avenue

ME80BF

Hoath Lane

ME89AX

Bettescombe Road

ME89AL

Balmer Close

ME80EW

Bendon Way

ME80BS

Derwent Way

ME89HW

Sunnyfields Close

ME80RU

Courteney Road

ME89BA

Elmstone Road

ME89HT

Bettescombe Road

ME80DH

Maidstone Road

ME80EQ

Highfield Road

ME80EX

Maidstone Road

ME86YS

London Road

ME87JF

High Street

ME89DR

Kenilworth Drive

ME80ER

Henley Close

ME80DT

Maidstone Road

ME87JA

Ashurst Place

ME89BX

Arthur Road

ME80SD

The Wheelers

ME80AR

Marshall Road

ME89AZ

Bettescombe Road

ME86YU

London Road

ME80BY

Crabtree Road

ME89AH

Orchard Street

ME87RG

London Road

ME88AF

High Street

ME89AT

Taverners Road

ME89JD

Broadview Avenue

ME80SL

Hoath Lane

ME80RT

Courteney Road

ME89EB

Kenilworth Drive

ME80DD

Vancouver Drive

ME80BH

Salisbury Avenue

ME80AQ

Edwin Road

ME80ES

Cheriton Road

ME89DX

Windermere Drive

ME89HG

Beverley Close

ME80FB

Courteney Road

ME89AY

Bettescombe Road

ME80BP

Derwent Way

ME88EW

Longford Close

ME80DP

Maidstone Road

ME89AG

Taverners Road

ME80BT

Derwent Way

ME89HP

Herbert Road

ME80AL

Marshall Road

ME80BJ

Salisbury Avenue

ME80DU

Maidstone Road

ME80AU

Edwin Place

ME80DQ

Maidstone Road

ME80JF

Cambridge Road

ME87HP

Guardian Court

ME87RH

London Road

ME89AN

Taverners Road

ME89BB

Wentworth Drive

ME89BT

Arthur Road

ME80AN

Marshall Road

ME89DS

Windermere Drive

ME80HB

Maidstone Road

ME80HG

Brockenhurst Close

ME87RJ

London Road

ME89BH

Gatekeeper Chase

ME89DD

Broadview Avenue

ME80BL

Salisbury Avenue

ME80EG

Highfield Road

ME80JD

Asquith Road

ME80JE

Cambridge Road

ME80DX

Ringwood Close

ME88AD

High Street

ME80AP

Marshall Road

ME80DZ

The Mailyns

ME80EN

Bendon Way

ME80DS

Maidstone Road

ME80SW

Hoath Lane

ME88JX

Shelden Drive

ME89HN

Silverdale Drive

ME80FD

Durrell Place

ME89BY

Herbert Road

ME89DP

Kenilworth Drive

ME80JP

Lancaster Court

ME80HH

Maidstone Road

ME80HQ

Lyndhurst Avenue

ME88AT

High Street

ME89DY

Bransgore Close

ME80BG

Century Road

ME80EJ

Lyra Close

ME80BX

Derwent Way

ME80JW

Durham Road

ME88EN

Longford Close

ME89AP

Beacon Close

ME89BN

Thames Avenue

ME80DN

Jackson Close

ME89BE

Elmstone Road

ME89HR

Tavistock Close

ME80AJ

Marshall Road

ME89DB

Broadview Avenue

ME89ED

Kenilworth Gardens

ME80AY

Roberts Road

Data Sources

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