Postcode ME8 9ST 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 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 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wigmore Park.
Parkwood West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 9ST.
Parkwood West near ME8 9ST 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigmore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wigmore Park |
| 0.2 mi | Parkwood Green | Small | Walking directions to Parkwood Green |
| 0.5 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 9ST postcode area, located within Parkwood West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 9ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 9PW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Parkwood Green Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 9PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Post Office Convenience Store | Woodside, Medway, ME8 0PN | Walking directions to Post Office Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Peverel Green Supermarket | Peverel Green, Medway, ME8 9UH | Walking directions to Peverel Green Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Mierscourt Farm Shop | Mierscourt Road, Gillingham, ME8 8PJ | Walking directions to Mierscourt Farm Shop |
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.