Postcode ME8 0BL 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 East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham South East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 0BL.
Rainham South East near ME8 0BL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cozenton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cozenton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Platters Park | Small | Walking directions to Platters Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £585,000 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £370,000 | £391 |
| Terraced | 20 | £328,000 | £377 |
| Flats | 5 | £165,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £395,000 | £167,750 | £283,750 | £218,750 |
| 2017 | £402,000 | £187,500 | £309,750 | £248,000 |
| 2018 | £428,000 | £181,000 | £316,500 | £256,000 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £175,000 | £310,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £442,000 | £127,000 | £330,000 | £255,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £170,250 | £355,000 | £305,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £204,000 | £385,000 | £343,750 |
| 2023 | £610,000 | £312,950 | £388,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £497,500 | £201,750 | £375,000 | £307,500 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £167,500 | £375,000 | £327,500 |
| 2026 | £524,975 | £173,500 | £380,000 | £326,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302 | £279 | £305 | £259 |
| 2017 | £324 | £302 | £342 | £280 |
| 2018 | £344 | £290 | £319 | £298 |
| 2019 | £337 | £295 | £348 | £274 |
| 2020 | £348 | £237 | £354 | £281 |
| 2021 | £375 | £264 | £366 | £332 |
| 2022 | £408 | £316 | £426 | £364 |
| 2023 | £399 | £518 | £404 | £376 |
| 2024 | £373 | £394 | £387 | £333 |
| 2025 | £398 | £287 | £397 | £395 |
| 2026 | £443 | £252 | £409 | £365 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 0BL.
In the ME8 0BL postcode area, located within Rainham South East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 0BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME8 0DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Rik's One Stop | 1-3 Denbigh Avenue, Rainham, ME8 7EL | Walking directions to Rik's One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Kent Best Buy (Ltd) | Norreys Road, Medway, ME8 9AJ | Walking directions to Kent Best Buy (Ltd) |
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 ME8 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Kemp
Rainham South West - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Joy
Rainham South West - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME8 0BL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around ME8 0BL in Rainham South East is £395,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to ME8 0BL, including Rainham School for Girls (Good), The Howard School (Good) and St Margaret's Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME8 0BL is Rainham (Kent), about 1,182 m away.
ME8 0BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME8 0BL is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Barry Kemp (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark Joy (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.