Postcode ME8 9BT 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Tree Orchard.
Rainham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 9BT.
Rainham South East near ME8 9BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham South West
In the ME8 9BT postcode area, located within Rainham South East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.