Postcode district
ME8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The ME8 postcode district (Medway, Swale): 1,153 live postcodes across 10 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 1 November 2026.
Typical house price
£336,000
Median of 181 resales of existing houses in ME8, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£177,500
Median of 12 resales of existing flats in ME8, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in ME8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham South East | Medway | £350,000 | – | Affluent | Clear signs |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | Medway | £410,000 | – | Among the most affluent | Moving the other way |
| Parkwood East | Medway | £315,000 | £177,500 | Affluent | Few signs |
| Parkwood West | Medway | £310,000 | £179,000 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Rainham North East | Medway | £305,000 | £172,500 | Below average income | Few signs |
| Rainham North West | Medway | £350,000 | – | Affluent | Clear signs |
| Rainham South East | Medway | £365,000 | – | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Rainham South West | Medway | £450,000 | – | Among the most affluent | Few signs |
| Twydall | Medway | £300,000 | – | Below average income | Few signs |
| Newington, Halstow & Upchurch | Swale | £370,000 | – | Middle income | Few signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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