# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME7 3EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 3EW |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £260,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 12/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £454/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9273-3053-5208-0465-6200)

## Description

Set in the sought-after location of Darland this lovely two-bedroom home offers a brilliant blend of lifestyle, comfort, and connectivity. Whether you're taking your first step onto the property ladder, looking to downsize in style, or seeking a strong investment, this home has something special to offer.

Inside, the property is warm and welcoming, featuring a bright living area, a contemporary fitted kitchen, and a modern bathroom. The real surprise is the conservatory, which creates a seamless flow to the private rear garden — ideal for entertaining or unwinding after a long day.

Outside, the home benefits from two off-road parking spaces right at the front, adding ease to daily life. You're also within easy reach of fantastic local amenities — including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Anchorians Football and Rugby Clubs, a golf club, and an ice rink.

Commuters will love the proximity to both Rainham and Gillingham railway stations, each offering high-speed services to London, plus excellent road links via the M2 and Medway Tunnel.

Homes in this location rarely come to market, and this one is a must-see for anyone seeking that ideal balance of convenience, quality, and lifestyle.

 Arrange your viewing today and see what this charming home has to offer.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165460817/1438580) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165460817/1438581) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16245814
- **Address:** 23 Highridge, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3EW
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/04/2024
- **Work Completed:** 21/03/2024
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16378883
- **Address:** 23 Highridge, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3EW
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/07/2024
- **Work Completed:** 21/03/2024
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £260,000 | 26/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 23 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £166,000 | 27/05/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 23 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £140,000 | 23/04/2010 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 HUNTERS WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3BS | £450,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 ALLISON AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3BZ | £325,000 | 02/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 1 HERITAGE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EQ | £133,000 | 05/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 HERITAGE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EH | £320,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 121 DARLAND AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3AH | £377,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 ALLISON AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3BZ | £375,000 | 16/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 27 ALLISON AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3BZ | £320,000 | 31/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 EMBASSY CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EN | £275,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £385,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 HAMELIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EX | £188,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 ACADEMY DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EG | £375,000 | 06/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 98 DARLAND AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3AR | £442,500 | 28/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £335,000 | 21/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 HIGHRIDGE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EW | £260,000 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 LEYTON AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3DA | £310,000 | 12/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 HAMELIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3EX | £165,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 20 HUNTERS WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3BA | £343,000 | 26/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £326,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £314,179 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £252,791 (130 Terraced, ME7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Medway). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Kings Road, ME5 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-3/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,957/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 3.4%
- **10y growth:** 30.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Terraced series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)