Postcode ME8 7LS 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 27.4 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 7 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 27.4 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from ME8 7LS.
Rainham North West near ME8 7LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £361,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £292,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 7LS postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.