New build homes for sale in Rainham

A family-friendly place to create your new base, in the conservation area there’s a picturesque high street that’s full of heritage, and plenty of green space to enjoy around the town too. As well as the independent shops, there’s also a good choice of well-known supermarket brands available.

The popular Lakeside Shopping Centre at Grays – one of the largest in the UK – is under a 15-minute drive away, and also provides you with entertainment and restaurants. Plus, the Bluewater Shopping Centre is just across the Thames at Greenhithe.

By car, the A13 is the key route into the capital via Dagenham, and to the east, it takes you all the way to Basildon via Grays. There’s also a good link to the M25 if you join the A282 at Purfleet, and that route also connects you with the A12 for Chelmsford, Colchester, and northeast Essex.

Rainham is in Zone 6 of the Oyster Zone, on the London, Tilbury and Southend Line – and trains into the city take approximately 25 minutes. For international travel, It’s just 10 miles to London City Airport, where there are 45 destinations to choose from.

There are lovely open spaces in and around Rainham for all ages to enjoy. Spring Farm Park, Ingrebourne Hill Country Park and RSPB Rainham Marshes are local favourites. The Belhus Woods Country Park includes woodland, a play area, meadows and lakes within its 300-acre site.