Properties for sale in ME8
Rainham
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House Prices in ME8
Properties in ME8 have an average house price of £347,471.00 and had 2446 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £2,027,000.00.
Property Price Paid in ME8 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £350,932.00 | 279 Properties |
| 2025 | £355,639.00 | 781 Properties |
| 2024 | £342,728.00 | 754 Properties |
| 2023 | £341,508.00 | 632 Properties |
| 2022 | £344,798.00 | 606 Properties |
| 2021 | £331,901.00 | 1,014 Properties |
| 2020 | £305,554.00 | 667 Properties |
| 2019 | £303,942.00 | 804 Properties |
| 2018 | £297,638.00 | 812 Properties |
| 2017 | £280,300.00 | 834 Properties |
| 2016 | £260,791.00 | 788 Properties |
| 2015 | £233,905.00 | 788 Properties |
| 2014 | £205,189.00 | 777 Properties |
| 2013 | £196,863.00 | 692 Properties |
| 2012 | £190,985.00 | 660 Properties |
| 2011 | £180,187.00 | 531 Properties |
| 2010 | £186,538.00 | 539 Properties |
| 2009 | £170,641.00 | 489 Properties |
| 2008 | £193,282.00 | 500 Properties |
| 2007 | £194,387.00 | 1,087 Properties |
| 2006 | £181,648.00 | 1,082 Properties |
| 2005 | £168,996.00 | 812 Properties |
| 2004 | £166,613.00 | 825 Properties |
| 2003 | £149,177.00 | 925 Properties |
| 2002 | £127,911.00 | 1,034 Properties |
| 2001 | £103,862.00 | 1,144 Properties |
| 2000 | £95,908.00 | 1,021 Properties |
| 1999 | £83,897.00 | 1,041 Properties |
| 1998 | £78,897.00 | 1,037 Properties |
| 1997 | £69,232.00 | 1,106 Properties |
| 1996 | £63,204.00 | 1,001 Properties |
| 1995 | £61,069.00 | 717 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in ME8
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £517,215.00 | 426 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £209,319.00 | 205 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £352,984.00 | 904 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £293,714.00 | 911 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in ME8, Rainham
There are 290 results. Property prices in ME8 range from £120k to £1M with an average price of £377k.
Property market in ME8
What's for sale
183 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
183 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 86% | 8% |
| Typical asking price | £358k | £150k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Typical time to sell | 7 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% | 7.9% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4Prices in and around ME8
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in ME8
12 primary · 3 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding- Rainham School for Girls secondary · Good
- Rainham Mark Grammar School secondary · Good
- Fairview Community Primary School primary · Good
- Twydall Primary School and Nursery primary · Good
- Thames View Primary School primary · Good
- Park Wood Junior School primary · Good
Based on 183 homes for sale on Houses now, 1,554 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 ME8
What is the average house price in ME8?
The average home for sale in ME8 is priced at £379,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £350,000. This is based on the 183 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in ME8?
A typical 2-bedroom home in ME8 costs £280,000 and a 3-bedroom home £350,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £70,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £155,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £498,000.
What price range should I expect in ME8?
Most homes in ME8 are priced between £150,000 and £828,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £260,000, and one in five £500,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in ME8?
There are 290 homes for sale in ME8 on Houses right now, plus 38 already under offer. 113 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in ME8?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in ME8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £350,000, about the same as the year before (£350,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 3%, 3-bedroom homes are down 7% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How long does it take to sell a home in ME8?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 7 weeks. About 37% 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 rental yield can I get in ME8?
About 7.9% gross for flats and 4.5% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in ME8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in ME8?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in ME8. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £150,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £550,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near ME8?
Of the areas around ME8, ME4 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £230,000, followed by ME7 (£260,000) and ME1 (£290,000). ME8 itself is £350,000.
Are homes in ME8 freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in ME8 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 10 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in ME8?
There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in ME8. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which areas are included in the ME8 postcode district?
The main area within ME8 is Rainham.
What has been the average sold property price in ME8 over the last three years?
Terraced Houses in ME8 have an average sold price of £293,714, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £352,984. Detached Houses have an average of £517,215 and Flats have an average of £209,319. The average sold property price in ME8 over the last three years is approximately £349,766.
Which train stations are available in ME8?
The train station available in ME8 is Rainham (Kent) Station.