Postcode ME8 7HE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cozenton Park.
Rainham North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from ME8 7HE.
Rainham North East near ME8 7HE 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 7HE postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.