Postcode ME8 8HN 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 West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Rainham North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham North West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainham North West is £57,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 8HN.
Rainham North West near ME8 8HN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £450,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £368,750 | £401 |
| Terraced | 77 | £305,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 | £329 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £216,370 |
| 2017 | £385,250 | £138,000 | £290,500 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £445,000 | £135,000 | £296,750 | £237,250 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £142,500 | £295,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £495,000 | £135,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £154,995 | £332,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £497,000 | £190,000 | £395,998 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £481,500 | £170,000 | £360,000 | £303,750 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £182,000 | £354,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £203,500 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | £171,000 | £387,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £253 | £304 | £271 |
| 2017 | £331 | £246 | £316 | £266 |
| 2018 | £345 | £266 | £331 | £281 |
| 2019 | £364 | £336 | £316 | £279 |
| 2020 | £372 | £274 | £338 | £297 |
| 2021 | £396 | £292 | £365 | £324 |
| 2022 | £403 | £305 | £426 | £382 |
| 2023 | £403 | £310 | £383 | £351 |
| 2024 | £401 | £306 | £378 | £353 |
| 2025 | £391 | £305 | £394 | £359 |
| 2026 | £418 | £357 | £430 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 8HN.
In the ME8 8HN postcode area, located within Rainham North West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Wines | High Dewar Road, Medway, ME8 8DN | Walking directions to Rochester Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME8 8HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Harry Perfect
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kwashie Amartei Anang
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Wayne Ronald Spring
Rainham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Naushabah Khan
Gillingham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME8 8HN records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME8 8HN in Rainham North West is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ME8 8HN, including Riverside Primary School (Good), Leigh Academy Rainham (Good) and Sports Connect. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME8 8HN is Rainham (Kent), about 426 m away.
ME8 8HN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham covering ME8 8HN is Naushabah Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Harry Perfect (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kwashie Amartei Anang (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Wayne Ronald Spring (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.