Postcode ME8 8DW 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 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 5.7% 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 163 ft away from ME8 8DW.
Rainham North East near ME8 8DW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8DW postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0 mi | Rochester Wines | High Dewar Road, Medway, ME8 8DN | Walking directions to Rochester Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
| 0.3 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.