Postcode ME8 8LW is located in an urban city, within the Rainham North area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainham North East is £51,104 per year. The median sale price in Rainham North is £336,000 (around £375 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,125 and £405,000. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Rainham North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,049 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Rainham North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rainham North East is £51,104 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 39 ft away from ME8 8LW.
Rainham North East near ME8 8LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rainham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cherry Tree Orchard | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £336,000 (about £375 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £463,750 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £367,500 | £398 |
| Terraced | 80 | £300,000 | £345 |
| Flats | 11 | £169,000 | £318 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359,000 | £150,000 | £265,000 | £220,870 |
| 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 | £542,500 | £167,000 | £370,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £302 | £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 | £389 | £305 | £394 | £359 |
| 2026 | £419 | £348 | £425 | £342 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 8LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 44, Farnham Close, Gillingham, ME8 8NR | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 12, Gloucester Close, Gillingham, ME8 8DA | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 8, Farnham Close, Gillingham, ME8 8NS | Terraced | Freehold | £107,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 22, Winchester Way, Gillingham, ME8 8DD | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 8, Winchester Way, Gillingham, ME8 8DD | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the ME8 8LW postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME8 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
| 0.1 mi | Rochester Wines | High Dewar Road, Medway, ME8 8DN | Walking directions to Rochester Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | High Street, Medway, ME8 8AY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME8 8LW, 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 8LW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8LW in Rainham North is £336,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to ME8 8LW, including Leigh Academy Rainham (Good), Riverside Primary School (Good) and Sports Connect. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME8 8LW is Rainham (Kent), about 774 m away.
ME8 8LW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,049 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 8LW 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).