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ME7 2XS

Lower Rainham Road

Rainham North

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Detailed insights for ME7 2XS

Overview

Postcode ME7 2XS is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from ME7 2XS.

Flood risk

Low

Gillingham North East near ME7 2XS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
1,014 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.12(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.4(+98%)
Drugs
10.63(+285%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
76.47%
Indian
8
3.92%
Other Asian
8
3.92%
Chinese
7
3.43%
African
7
3.43%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
46
28.93%
No qualifications
33
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
27
16.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
44.71%
Owns outright
24
28.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
18.82%
Shared ownership
2
2.35%
Other social rented
2
2.35%
Total households: 85

Property prices in Rainham North

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £408K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£450,000£396
Semi-Detached74£368,750£401
Terraced77£305,000£348
Flats11£195,000£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£125,000£265,000£216,370
2017£385,250£138,000£290,500£230,000
2018£445,000£135,000£296,750£237,250
2019£435,000£142,500£295,000£240,000
2020£495,000£135,000£310,000£240,000
2021£480,000£154,995£332,000£265,000
2022£497,000£190,000£395,998£325,000
2023£481,500£170,000£360,000£303,750
2024£450,000£182,000£354,000£295,000
2025£450,000£203,500£365,000£300,000
2026£585,000£171,000£387,500£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360£253£304£271
2017£331£246£316£266
2018£345£266£331£281
2019£364£336£316£279
2020£372£274£338£297
2021£396£292£365£324
2022£403£305£426£382
2023£403£310£383£351
2024£401£306£378£353
2025£391£305£394£359
2026£418£357£430£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2XS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2XS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202515, Herleva Way, Gillingham, ME7 2WJSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
16 Jan 202612, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WPFlatsLeasehold£188,000
08 Dec 20259, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WPSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
05 Sept 202538, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WPTerracedFreehold£285,000
25 Jul 202556, Conqueror Drive, Gillingham, ME7 2WPTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the ME7 2XS postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME7 2XS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryThe Academy of WoodlandsAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableWill Adams AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryFeatherby Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 2XS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 2XS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGrange Road Stores163 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2TLWalking directions to Grange Road Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME7 2XS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Harry Perfect

Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Kwashie Amartei Anang

Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Wayne Ronald Spring

Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Naushabah Khan

Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyGillingham and RainhamE14001246
WardRainham NorthE05014461
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillingham North EastE02003323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 010CE01016034
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME7 2XS

Is ME7 2XS (Gillingham North East) safe?

The area around ME7 2XS records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ME7 2XS?

The median sale price around ME7 2XS in Gillingham North East is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME7 2XS?

There are 7 schools close to ME7 2XS, including The Academy of Woodlands (Good), Will Adams Academy and Featherby Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME7 2XS?

ME7 2XS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME7 2XS (Gillingham North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME7 2XS is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Harry Perfect (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kwashie Amartei Anang (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Wayne Ronald Spring (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.