Postcode ME8 8SH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.6 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Parkwood Green.
Parkwood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parkwood East is £54,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from ME8 8SH.
Parkwood East near ME8 8SH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parkwood Green | Small | Walking directions to Parkwood Green |
| 0.3 mi | Peverel Green | Small | Walking directions to Peverel Green |
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 8SH postcode area, located within Parkwood East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Medway, ME8 8PQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Peverel Green Supermarket | Peverel Green, Medway, ME8 9UH | Walking directions to Peverel Green Supermarket |
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.