Postcode ME8 7NW 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 65.1 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.
Rainham North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 7NW.
Rainham North West near ME8 7NW 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) |
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 7NW postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.5 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Rainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.