Postcode ME8 8BH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.2 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Rainham North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from ME8 8BH.
Rainham North East near ME8 8BH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cherry Tree Orchard | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard |
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 8BH postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
| 0.2 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: 01/12/2025.