Postcode ME8 6TP is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Rainham North West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham North West is £48,500 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Rainham North West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rainham North West is £48,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from ME8 6TP.
Rainham North West near ME8 6TP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £357,125 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £985,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £453,925 |
| Flats | 10 | £181,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £293,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 6TP postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Domino's | 28 London Road, Rainham, ME8 6YX | |
| 0.2 mi | Rainham Fish & Kebab | 40 London Road, Rainham, ME8 6YX | |
| 0.3 mi | McDonald's | Courteney Road, Gillingham, ME8 0FB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.