Postcode ME8 9SH 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 West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.5 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 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Peverel Green.
Parkwood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Parkwood West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from ME8 9SH.
Parkwood West near ME8 9SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Rainham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £532,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £403,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £173,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 94 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham South East
In the ME8 9SH postcode area, located within Parkwood West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.