Postcode ME8 1EL 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 Rainham (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 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 3.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from ME8 1EL.
Rainham South West near ME8 1EL 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.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,292 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £380,500 |
| Terraced | 72 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
In the ME8 1EL postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ambley Road, Medway, ME8 0PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Ambley Road, Medway, ME8 0PU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Courteney Road, Medway, ME8 0GX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.