Postcode ME8 8FH is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South East ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Parkwood East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parkwood East is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Parkwood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parkwood East is £54,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 8FH.
Parkwood East near ME8 8FH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cherry Tree Orchard | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Rainham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £417,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 100 | £286,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham South East
In the ME8 8FH postcode area, located within Parkwood East, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Rochester Wines | High Dewar Road, Medway, ME8 8DN | Walking directions to Rochester Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
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.