Houses for sale in Rainham, ME8, Kent
There are 226 results for Rainham, ME8, Kent. Property prices in Rainham, ME8 range from £168k to £987k with an average price of £408k.
Properties for sale in Rainham, ME8, Kent
Property market in Rainham
What's for sale
255 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
255 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 86% | 9% |
| Typical asking price | £375k | £175k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to sell | 7 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Typical sold price | £350k | £178k |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% | 8.8% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −6.7% since 2024 Q4Getting to know Rainham
stations in RainhamSchools in Rainham
8 primary · 3 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- Rainham School for Girls secondary · Good
- Rainham Mark Grammar School secondary · Good
- Thames View Primary School primary · Good
- Park Wood Junior School primary · Good
- Riverside Primary School primary · Good
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School primary · Good
Based on 255 homes for sale on Houses now, 1,154 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Rainham
What is the average house price in Rainham?
The average home for sale in Rainham is priced at £409,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £375,000. This is based on the 255 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Rainham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Rainham costs £298,000 and a 3-bedroom home £358,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £60,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £167,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £535,000.
What price range should I expect in Rainham?
Most homes in Rainham are priced between £164,000 and £973,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £280,000, and one in five £530,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Rainham?
There are 226 homes for sale in Rainham on Houses right now, plus 29 already under offer. 81 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Rainham?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Rainham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £350,000, about the same as the year before (£350,000). By size, 4-bedroom homes are up 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Rainham?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 36% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 7 weeks against about 11 weeks for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Rainham?
In the year to July 2026, 481 homes sold in Rainham at a typical price of £345,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £350,000 and flats for about £178,000. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £375,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in Rainham?
About 8.8% gross for flats and 4.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Rainham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Rainham?
Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Rainham. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £175,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £535,000.
Are homes in Rainham freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in Rainham are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 8 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in Rainham?
There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in Rainham. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Rainham?
Stations in Rainham include Rainham (Kent).