Postcode ME8 9DS is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South West ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Parkwood West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parkwood West is £47,500 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platters Park.
Parkwood West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 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 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parkwood West is £47,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME8 9DS.
Parkwood West near ME8 9DS 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 9DS postcode area, located within Parkwood West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.