Postcode ME8 0LX is located in an urban city, within the Hempstead & Wigmore ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Hempstead & Wigmore area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hempstead & Wigmore is £60,600 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Hempstead & Wigmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hempstead & Wigmore is £60,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from ME8 0LX.
Hempstead & Wigmore near ME8 0LX 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,060,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore
In the ME8 0LX postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.