Postcode ME8 0QE 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 very low crime levels, with around 20.9 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 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wigmore Park.
Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,403 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 0QE.
Hempstead & Wigmore near ME8 0QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 0QE postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 6 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.