POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
ME8 8BE postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £259,000Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.5%, with 98.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
15 within 400mME8 8BE links 15 transport stops within 400m and 48 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Post Office (BCT) at about 155m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station at about 306m.
Local business
80 within 1200mME8 8BE currently links 80 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 29 food and drink, 16 personal services, 15 grocery. The closest mapped place is Hon's Chinese Restaurant at about 107m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,673 online job adverts observedMedway local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,824 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched ME8 8BE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for ME8 8BE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 17ME8 8BE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 17 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 221, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 37 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£259,000
Strong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of ME8 8BE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (13), cafe (8), restaurant (8).
Amenity group
Personal services
16 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (14), beauty (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (11), butcher (2), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (8).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Hon's Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant at 143, High Street.
Grocery
Rebakers Cakes
Bakery at 145, High Street.
Personal services
Headquarters
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Zinga
Restaurant at 134, High Street.
Food and drink
Charcoal Grill
Fast Food at 146, High Street.
Personal services
Pekmans
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bryony School
Primary option in ME8 0AJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Danecourt School
Primary option in ME8 6AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Deanwood Primary School
Primary option in ME8 9TX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for ME8 8BE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around ME8 8BE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like ME8 8BE with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess ME8 8BE.
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Ask vetted agents
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