Postcode ME8 0RG 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 per household in Hempstead & Wigmore is £66,899 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 2.1 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 27,403 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 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in Hempstead & Wigmore is £66,899 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from ME8 0RG.
Hempstead & Wigmore near ME8 0RG 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 0RG postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 0RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Hempstead Valley Drive, Gillingham, ME7 3PD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 0RG, 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.