Postcode ME8 7JW 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.7 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 0.3 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 West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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 road, approximately 299 ft away from ME8 7JW.
Rainham North West near ME8 7JW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Cherry Tree Orchard | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard |
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 7JW postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Rainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.