Postcode ME8 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Twydall area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Twydall is £39,400 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Twydall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Twydall has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Twydall is £39,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from ME8 7BU.
Twydall near ME8 7BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £294,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 7BU postcode area, located within Twydall, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 O'Clock Shop | 231 Beechings Way, Gillingham, ME8 6SP | Walking directions to 6 O'Clock Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Twydall Green, Medway, ME8 6XJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.