Postcode ME8 9UN 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 28.0 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 1.8 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 West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Parkwood West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from ME8 9UN.
Parkwood West near ME8 9UN 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 9UN postcode area, located within Parkwood West, there are 4 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.