Postcode ME8 7FN 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham North East is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rainham Dock.
Rainham North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rainham North East is £41,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7FN.
Rainham North East near ME8 7FN 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 7FN postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Thames View Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Leigh Academy Rainham | Free schools | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Angel | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7UH | |
| 0.2 mi | Army & Navy | Berengrave Lane, Medway, ME8 7TY | |
| 0.4 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.