Postcode ME8 7FQ 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 71.7 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham North West has a moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Rainham North West is £48,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7FQ.
Rainham North West near ME8 7FQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cozenton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cozenton Park |
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 7FQ 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 7FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rik's One Stop | 1-3 Denbigh Avenue, Rainham, ME8 7EL | Walking directions to Rik's One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | 6 O'Clock Shop | 231 Beechings Way, Gillingham, ME8 6SP | Walking directions to 6 O'Clock Shop |
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.