Postcode ME7 2YA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rainham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham North West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Country Park.
Rainham North West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 2YA.
Rainham North West near ME7 2YA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Country Park |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham North
In the ME7 2YA postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME7 2YA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Harry Perfect
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kwashie Amartei Anang
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Wayne Ronald Spring
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.