Postcode ME8 0DT 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham South East has a moderate 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 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 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 0DT.
Rainham South East near ME8 0DT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cozenton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cozenton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Platters Park | Small | Walking directions to Platters Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 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 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £378,750 |
| Terraced | 16 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham South West
In the ME8 0DT 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 0DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME8 0DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Kent Best Buy (Ltd) | Norreys Road, Medway, ME8 9AJ | Walking directions to Kent Best Buy (Ltd) |
| 0.4 mi | Rik's One Stop | 1-3 Denbigh Avenue, Rainham, ME8 7EL | Walking directions to Rik's One Stop |
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: 16/01/2026.