Postcode ME8 0SB is located in an urban city, within the Watling 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 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rainham South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 0SB.
Rainham South West near ME8 0SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £595,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £388,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £286,750 |
10 years price trend in Watling
In the ME8 0SB postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.