The UK Postcode Database

ME8 8AY

a postcode in Medway

Introduced in January 1980
ME8 8AY Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with ME8 8AY

High Street - 39 properties, USRN 32100918

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3621 / 51°21'43"N

Longitude: 0.6153 / 0°36'55"E

UTM Reference: 31U 333985 5692792

OS Easting: 582171

OS Northing: 165805

OS Grid: TQ821658

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR QRJ.DDY

Mapcode Global: VHJM2.M154

Open Location Code: 9F329J68+R4

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01hi36

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 6b1

  • Baseline UK
  • Legacy Industrial and Coastal Communities
  • Retired Seniors

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 5424 / 32844

  • 2nd decile
  • much more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for ME8 8AY on Monday 22 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:40
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:53
Sunrise 04:41
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:59
Sunset 21:18
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:05
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:18
Hours of daylight today04:11 to 21:48
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:48 to 04:11
Moon Phase First Quarter
Moon Rises 12:47
Moon sets 23:58

For a full sun and moon calendar for ME8 8AY, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in ME8 8AY

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
2 February 2022 177 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £255,000
2 February 2022 175 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Other property type Freehold £250,000
5 March 2021 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £165,000
13 November 2020 Flat 2, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £135,000
30 January 2020 Flat 6, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £187,500
19 October 2018 Flat 5, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £125,000
11 July 2018 177 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Other property type Freehold £200,000
11 July 2018 175 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Other property type Freehold £200,000
18 July 2017 Flat 6, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £163,000
1 June 2016 173 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Other property type Freehold £175,000
30 April 2015 Flat 5, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £115,000
21 February 2014 Flat 1, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £82,000
23 December 2013 Flat 4, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £114,995
18 December 2013 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £112,500
5 December 2008 Flat 1, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £70,000
9 October 2008 Flat 4, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £99,995
31 January 2008 163 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £325,000
5 December 2007 209 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £145,000
9 February 2007 Flat 5, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £115,000
11 August 2006 165 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Detached Freehold £165,000
2 December 2004 173 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £92,000
16 July 2004 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £105,500
12 September 2003 211 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £147,500
28 August 2002 213 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £121,000
19 October 2001 215 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £84,500
31 August 2000 165 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Detached Freehold £103,500
23 August 2000 213 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £86,000
4 February 2000 209 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Detached Freehold £77,000
30 July 1999 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £42,500
15 May 1998 Flat 5, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £37,000
9 January 1998 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,750
19 November 1997 Flat 3, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £29,500
2 October 1997 165 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Detached Freehold £70,000
28 July 1997 211 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Semi-detached Freehold £59,000
20 July 1995 Flat 2, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £33,000
31 March 1995 Flat 7, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,000
17 March 1995 Flat 1, Axford Court, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £34,000
17 March 1995 Flat 5, Axford Court, 231, High Street, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8AY Flat/apartment Leasehold £37,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for ME8 8AY

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Gillingham and Rainham

MP

Naushabah Khan Labour

Medway Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Rainham North

Councillors

Kwashie Anang Conservative

George Perfect Conservative

Wayne Spring Conservative

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for ME8 8AY

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00081389 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01016102 Medway 025E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02003338 Medway 025 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014461 Rainham North Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E06000035 Medway Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000008 South East Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001246 Gillingham and Rainham Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000032 Kent Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000242 Medway Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33039900 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000056 South East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000237 NHS Kent and Medway ICB - 91Q Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000005 South East NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2018 ODS
E43000030 Medway, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000032 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000011 Kent and Medway Cancer Alliances Health 1 September 2016 NHS England
E63012307 Gillingham (Medway) Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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