Postcode ME8 0NR is located in an urban city, within the Hempstead & Wigmore 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 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainham South West is £64,721 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.6 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 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainham South West is £64,721 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 0NR.
Rainham South West near ME8 0NR 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wigmore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wigmore Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parkwood Green | Small | Walking directions to Parkwood Green |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,060,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £572,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £153,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £372,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £296,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore
In the ME8 0NR postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 0NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Post Office Convenience Store | Woodside, Medway, ME8 0PN | Walking directions to Post Office Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 9PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 9PW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent | Wigmore Road, Medway, ME8 0SP | Walking directions to Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Hoath Lane, Medway, ME8 0BF | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 0NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew William John Lawrence
Hempstead & Wigmore - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Gilbourne
Hempstead & Wigmore - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.