Postcode ME8 8NU 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 average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 256 ft away from ME8 8NU.
Rainham North East near ME8 8NU 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) |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rainham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £450,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £368,750 | £401 |
| Terraced | 77 | £305,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 11 | £195,000 | £329 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £265,000 | £216,370 |
| 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 | £585,000 | £171,000 | £387,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £253 | £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 | £391 | £305 | £394 | £359 |
| 2026 | £418 | £357 | £430 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 8NU.
In the ME8 8NU postcode area, located within Rainham North East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Najam News | Wakeley Road, Medway, ME8 8NP | Walking directions to Najam News |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Ideal Supermarket | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SQ | Walking directions to Ideal Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Station Road, Medway, ME8 7SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME8 8NU, 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 8NU records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8NU in Rainham North East is £350,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to ME8 8NU, including Riverside Primary School (Good), Leigh Academy Rainham (Good) and Sports Connect. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME8 8NU is Rainham (Kent), about 811 m away.
ME8 8NU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,185 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 8NU 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.