Postcode ME8 7AZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from ME8 7AZ.
Rainham North West near ME8 7AZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cozenton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cozenton Park |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £450,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £368,750 | £401 |
| Terraced | 77 | £305,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 | £329 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £216,370 |
| 2017 | £385,250 | £138,000 | £290,500 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £445,000 | £135,000 | £296,750 | £237,250 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £142,500 | £295,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £495,000 | £135,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £154,995 | £332,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £497,000 | £190,000 | £395,998 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £481,500 | £170,000 | £360,000 | £303,750 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £182,000 | £354,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £203,500 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | £171,000 | £387,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £253 | £304 | £271 |
| 2017 | £331 | £246 | £316 | £266 |
| 2018 | £345 | £266 | £331 | £281 |
| 2019 | £364 | £336 | £316 | £279 |
| 2020 | £372 | £274 | £338 | £297 |
| 2021 | £396 | £292 | £365 | £324 |
| 2022 | £403 | £305 | £426 | £382 |
| 2023 | £403 | £310 | £383 | £351 |
| 2024 | £401 | £306 | £378 | £353 |
| 2025 | £391 | £305 | £394 | £359 |
| 2026 | £418 | £357 | £430 | £340 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 7AZ.
In the ME8 7AZ postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 O'Clock Shop | 231 Beechings Way, Gillingham, ME8 6SP | Walking directions to 6 O'Clock Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Rik's One Stop | 1-3 Denbigh Avenue, Rainham, ME8 7EL | Walking directions to Rik's One Stop |
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 7AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Harry Perfect
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kwashie Amartei Anang
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Wayne Ronald Spring
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME8 7AZ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME8 7AZ in Rainham North West is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ME8 7AZ, including Rainham Mark Grammar School (Good), Thames View Primary School (Good) and Twydall Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME8 7AZ is Rainham (Kent), about 1,237 m away.
ME8 7AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,046 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME8 7AZ is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Harry Perfect (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kwashie Amartei Anang (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Wayne Ronald Spring (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.