Postcode ME8 0EE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 40.5 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wigmore Park.
Rainham South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 0EE.
Rainham South West near ME8 0EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham South West
In the ME8 0EE postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Post Office Convenience Store | Woodside, Medway, ME8 0PN | |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Hoath Lane, Medway, ME8 0BF | |
| 0.2 mi | Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent | Wigmore Road, Medway, ME8 0SP |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spyglass and Kettle | Woodside, Medway, ME8 0PG | |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Head | 390 Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0HT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.