Postcode ME8 8GU is located in a rural town, within the Rainham North 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 12 ft away from ME8 8GU.
Parkwood East near ME8 8GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £357,125 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £985,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £453,925 |
| Flats | 10 | £181,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £293,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 8GU postcode area, located within Parkwood East, there are 1 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.