Postcode ME8 7FH 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 65.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 281 ft away from ME8 7FH.
Rainham North West near ME8 7FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 7FH postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Rainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HW |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Railway | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SF | |
| 0.5 mi | The Mackland Arms | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.