Postcode ME8 7LZ 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 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 24.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7LZ.
Rainham North West near ME8 7LZ 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 |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £357,750 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 | 49 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 84 | £363,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 7LZ postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Rainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
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: 16/01/2026.