ME8 8QP

a postcode in Kent

Introduced in January 1980

ME8 8QP	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 8QP

Kent Terrace - 17 properties, USRN 39002053

Otterham Quay Lane - 2 properties, USRN 39000939

Oak Lane - 2 properties, USRN 39000911

Butchers Green - 1 property, USRN 39010533

Quilters Yard - 1 property, USRN 39010534

Eastwood Meadow - 1 property, USRN 39010535

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3688 / 51°22'7"N

Longitude: 0.6288 / 0°37'43"E

UTM Reference: 31U 334944 5693502

OS Easting: 583079

OS Northing: 166579

OS Grid: TQ830665

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR QRJ.3SV

Mapcode Global: VHJLW.VV8L

Open Location Code: 9F329J9H+GG

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01hi58

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 5b1

Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
Suburban Professionals
Families in Multi-Ethnic Terraces

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 18585 / 32844

6th decile
slightly less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for ME8 8QP on Tuesday 23 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:40
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:54
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 today	04:11 to 21:48
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:48 to 04:11
Moon Phase	Waxing Gibbous
Moon Rises	12:47
Moon sets	23:58

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

Residential Property Sales in ME8 8QP

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
30 September 2021	9 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£265,000
19 December 2019	9 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£220,000
12 March 2018	15 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£1,475,000
18 October 2016	9 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£180,000
11 March 2016	13 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£176,000
15 January 2016	2 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£183,000
23 November 2012	3 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£123,000
19 October 2012	2 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£125,000
30 September 2011	13 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£95,000
9 May 2008	6 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,000
1 April 2008	6 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£110,000
16 June 2006	3 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£145,000
4 July 2005	4 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£127,000
20 July 2004	3 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,000
27 February 2004	9 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£119,995
13 January 2004	10 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£112,000
7 June 2002	13 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£95,995
8 February 2002	4 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£79,995
23 July 2001	3 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£75,000
13 July 2001	4 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£69,995
22 December 1999	14 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£27,000
22 October 1999	13 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£60,000
31 July 1998	4 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£52,500
27 February 1998	13 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£34,000
29 August 1997	9 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£51,000
19 May 1995	3 Kent Terrace, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£37,000

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 8QP

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

MP

Kevin McKenna Labour

Kent County Council

County council electoral division

Swale West

Councillor

Richard Palmer Reform UK

Swale Borough Council

District council ward

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

Councillors

Chris Palmer Reform UK