Postcode ME8 0QY 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 22.8 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 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 0QY.
Hempstead & Wigmore near ME8 0QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £293,750 |
10 years price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore
In the ME8 0QY 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: 16/08/2025.