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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

ME80BZ

Oldfield Close

ME89AB

Orchard Street

ME89AH

Orchard Street

ME89BA

Elmstone Road

ME88AD

High Street

ME80JH

Cambridge Road

ME80HA

Maidstone Road

ME80AE

Edwin Road

ME80BF

Hoath Lane

ME80DD

Vancouver Drive

ME89AN

Taverners Road

ME80HE

Lyndhurst Avenue

ME80BQ

Century Road

ME80AA

Edwin Road

ME89AT

Taverners Road

ME87HH

London Road

ME89BH

Gatekeeper Chase

ME80HD

Brockenhurst Close

ME86YR

London Road

ME89HS

Bettescombe Road

ME80SN

Swain Road

ME89HN

Silverdale Drive

ME80RT

Courteney Road

ME80AP

Marshall Road

ME80AX

The Goldings

ME89BF

Hurst Place

ME80BS

Derwent Way

ME89DY

Bransgore Close

ME88JU

Cherry Tree Road

ME80BD

Nursery Road

ME80ER

Henley Close

ME89HG

Beverley Close

ME80AD

Sylvan Road

ME80EZ

Astra Park

ME88AF

High Street

ME80SW

Hoath Lane

ME80AW

Marshall Road

ME89BY

Herbert Road

ME80DA

Charlotte Drive

ME80DX

Ringwood Close

ME88JX

Shelden Drive

ME80BX

Derwent Way

ME88EN

Longford Close

ME80EJ

Lyra Close

ME89AQ

Taverners Road

ME80JP

Lancaster Court

ME87RH

London Road

ME80BH

Salisbury Avenue

ME89EJ

Kenilworth Drive

ME80AN

Marshall Road

ME87HP

Guardian Court

ME89DD

Broadview Avenue

ME80ET

Cheriton Road

ME89HP

Herbert Road

ME80JL

Edwin Road

ME87JA

Ashurst Place

ME89BZ

Herbert Road

ME80DP

Maidstone Road

ME80DJ

The Platters

ME80DH

Maidstone Road

ME89AY

Bettescombe Road

ME89BT

Arthur Road

ME80EW

Bendon Way

ME80GX

Courteney Road

ME80EG

Highfield Road

ME80BW

Derwent Way

ME80AY

Roberts Road

ME80JN

Durham Road

ME80AZ

Roberts Road

ME80EP

Stratford Avenue

ME89BX

Arthur Road

ME80DB

Jefferson Drive

ME89BB

Wentworth Drive

ME88LB

Church Mews

ME80HJ

Camellia Close

ME80ES

Cheriton Road

ME80DS

Maidstone Road

ME89AP

Beacon Close

ME80DQ

Maidstone Road

ME89DX

Windermere Drive

ME88AR

High Street

ME80FG

Vesta Close

ME80JG

Springvale

ME89AJ

Norreys Road

ME88AG

Stratford Lane

ME80DG

Maidstone Road

ME80DR

Maidstone Road

ME87HQ

London Road

Data Sources

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