Postcode ME8 0AQ is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South West ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham South West area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platters Park.
Rainham South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 0AQ.
Rainham South West near ME8 0AQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Platters Park | Small | Walking directions to Platters Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham South West
In the ME8 0AQ postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 0AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Courteney Road, Medway, ME8 0GX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.