Postcode ME8 8AJ is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South East ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Rainham North East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.2 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Rainham North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from ME8 8AJ.
Rainham North East near ME8 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Rainham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £532,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £403,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £173,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 94 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham South East
In the ME8 8AJ postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.