Postcode ME8 8LU 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rainham North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from ME8 8LU.
Rainham North East near ME8 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £361,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £292,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham North
In the ME8 8LU postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.