Postcode ME8 8HQ 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 high crime levels, with around 91.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rainham North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 8HQ.
Rainham North East near ME8 8HQ 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 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 8HQ postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Rochester Wines | High Dewar Road, Medway, ME8 8DN | Walking directions to Rochester Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AY | Walking directions to Asda |
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.