Postcode ME8 8JR 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Parkwood East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 8JR.
Parkwood East near ME8 8JR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 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 8JR postcode area, located within Parkwood East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kent Best Buy (Ltd) | Norreys Road, Medway, ME8 9AJ | Walking directions to Kent Best Buy (Ltd) |
| 0.4 mi | Mierscourt Farm Shop | Mierscourt Road, Gillingham, ME8 8PJ | Walking directions to Mierscourt Farm Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME8 0DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
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.