Postcode ME8 8JZ is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South West ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham South East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham South East is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Rainham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rainham South East is £50,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from ME8 8JZ.
Rainham South East near ME8 8JZ 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cherry Tree Orchard | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rainham South West
In the ME8 8JZ postcode area, located within Rainham South East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rainham Post Office and Convenience | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AN | Walking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Collards News and Off Licence | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7RS | Walking directions to Collards News and Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Harry's Convenience store | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7PH | Walking directions to Harry's Convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Rainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 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.