Postcode ME8 7QY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rainham Dock East.
Rainham North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 7QY.
Rainham North East near ME8 7QY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rainham Dock East | Large | Walking directions to Rainham Dock East |
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 7QY postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 7QY
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
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.