Postcode ME8 8BJ 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 142.8 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 142.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from ME8 8BJ.
Rainham North East near ME8 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £361,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £291,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 8BJ postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.