Wakeley Meadow by Bellway Homes (Kent)

Wakeley Meadow is in a spot of stunning natural beauty; perched on the periphery of Rainham and wider Gillingham, residents have a landscape of patchwork farmland stretching as far as the marshlands on the south-east coast.

This unique part of the country provides a plethora of notable natural sites to explore, ideal for a variety of outdoor leisure. The development is located between the Queendown Warren and Berengrave nature reserves, providing paths to soak up breathtaking panoramic views of the local countryside.

For keen players, Upchurch River Valley Golf Club is just over a mile away providing a well-maintained course with an inclusive clubhouse.

With such extensive coastline on the doorstep, residents have a number of easily accessible beaches, both sand and pebble. With options like Seasalter Beach just half an hour away in the car, finding a bustling beach full of entertainment or a peaceful patch of seaside paradise is a simple task.

There is a popular supermarket brand within five minutes' drive, ensuring residents have opportunities on hand to keep cupboards stocked and convenience covered.

With Rainham's vibrant High Street within walking distance, residents have a choice of local businesses to explore, particularly focused around the intersection with Station Road half a mile away. Some options for evenings out include The Cricketers public house, and Darjeeling Heights - a traditional Indian restaurant serving a favouring crowd of regular diners with a bright and inviting atmosphere.

Gillingham town centre is four miles away and provides an extensive coverage of retail and hospitality destinations. These include a twice-weekly market in the town centre for fresh produce and handmade crafts, concentrated retail in Hempstead Valley shopping centre, and waterfront dining in the Gillingham Marina.

Parents will be encouraged by the wide number of schools in the surrounding area, with great options for children of all ages.

Riverside Primary School and St Margaret's C of E Primary School are two junior schools within walking distance, if preferable - both located under a mile from the development. Several additional primary options can be found across Rainham.

For those of Secondary School age, Leigh Academy Rainham is just minutes' walk away for quick and convenient independent journeys. Other secondary schools to consider include Rainham Mark Grammar School and Rainham School for Girls located within a 10-minute drive, as well as further options in Chatham and Gillingham.

For higher education options, Medway Campus - five miles away - is the course-specific site of study for students at the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent. MidKent College's Gillingam Campus is also a 16-minute drive from the development.

For motorists, Moor Street is a key local connector, while the A249 is a 10-minute drive away, and the M2 a 16-minute drive away for primary routes.

Leigh Academy and Otterham Quay Way bus stops can be found within minutes' walk of the development, serving several local journeys for convenient travel.

Rainham train station is an 18-minute walk away for regular routes into London and beyond, with direct rail services to London Fenchurch Street typically taking as little as 25 minutes. This makes the location a great option for commuting.

London Gatwick Airport is an hour's drive away, meaning connections and flight options worldwide are within easy reach for holidays and travel.

Rainham (Kent) (0.6 miles)

Newington (2.0 miles)

Gillingham (3.6 miles)

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode

Wakeley Meadow is a stunning collection of new homes on the periphery of Rainham, one of the beautiful Kent towns amalgamated with Gillingham on the River Medway. The area benefits from combined amenity and leisure across the nearby towns, as well as picturesque patchwork farmland, wonderful coastline, and a wealth of public parks and nature reserves.

The development will be located off Moor Street, a 10-minute drive from the A249 and a further six minutes from the M2.

This development falls under the administration of Medway Council.