# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (ME8 8EH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 156 SCOTT AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 8EH |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £310,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £758/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,750

### Recommendations
- A (£900 - £1,200)
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- 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/6200-5501-0922-2590-3353)

## Description

This End Of Terrace Family Home Boasts A Range Of Features That Will Surely Catch Your Eye. Step Inside And Discover A Neutrally Decorated Interior, Allowing You To Add Your Personal Touch Without The Hassle Of Extensive Renovations. The Spacious Layout Offers Ample Room For Comfortable Family Living. With 3 Bedrooms, This Property Is An Ideal Space For Growing Families. Each Room Is Thoughtfully Designed To Provide A Restful Retreat For All. This Property Is An Ideal Space For Growing Families. 

Downstairs, You Will Find A Welcoming Open Plan Living Accommodation, Perfect For Gathering With Loved Ones Or Entertaining Guests. The Modern Fitted Kitchen Is Another Highlight Of This Home. It Offers A Range Of Integrated Appliances And Ample Storage Space, Making Meal Preparation A Breeze. Whether You Are A Passionate Cook Or Simply Enjoy The Convenience Of A Functional Kitchen, This Space Is Sure To Impress. 

In Addition To Its Lovely Interior, This Property Also Benefits From A Garden & Garage With Driveway. You Will Have Peace Of Mind Knowing That Your Vehicles Are Securely Parked Right Next To Your Home. Situated In A Popular Location, This Property Is Surrounded By A Wealth Of Amenities Including Schools For All Ages, Bus Routes, Shops, A Medical Centre, And More. Everything You Need Is Within Reach, Making Daily Life Hassle-Free And Convenient.

All In All This A Great Space For Any Family To Move In, Place Your Furniture & Relax So Don’t Miss A Chance To Take A Look, It Could Be The Home That You Have Been Waiting For. All Viewings Strictly By Appointment. 

**MEASUREMENTS** All Measurements Are Approximate. These sales particulars have been prepared by Jacksons Estate Agents upon the instructions of the vendor(s). Services, fittings, and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested and no warranties can be given. Accordingly, the prospective buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. The measurements for the floor space have been taken from the information on the EPC.

**ADDITIONAL SERVICE**S To enable you to budget for your move, we can provide you with a complete breakdown of all expenses associated with moving, including legal fees, survey fees, early repayment charges, removal fees and all aspects of mortgage charges.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164875055/1281995) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164875055/1281996) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5011689
- **Address:** 156 Scott Avenue, Rainham, ME8 8EH
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/05/2017
- **Work Completed:** 22/08/2007
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2862691
- **Address:** 156 Scott Avenue, Rainham, ME8 8EH
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/05/2017
- **Work Completed:** 15/06/2005
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2823101
- **Address:** 156 Scott Avenue, Rainham, ME8 8EH
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/05/2017
- **Work Completed:** 26/05/2005
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 156 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £310,000 | 25/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 156 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £240,000 | 03/08/2017 | Terraced |
| 156 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £140,000 | 28/01/2005 | Terraced |
| 156 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £57,500 | 07/05/1999 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 HENRY STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HE | £275,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 23 WINCHESTER WAY, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DD | £270,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 48 HENRY STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HE | £330,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 12 GLOUCESTER CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DA | £325,000 | 29/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 HIGH DEWAR ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DN | £260,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 GLOUCESTER CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DA | £265,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 TASWELL ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HH | £280,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 MARDALE CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NX | £300,000 | 12/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 74 FARNHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NR | £300,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 THE OLD ORCHARD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DT | £265,500 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 87 FARNHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NS | £300,000 | 12/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 70 FARNHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NR | £312,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 131 WAKELEY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NP | £280,000 | 05/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 69 FARNHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NR | £360,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 FARNHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NR | £430,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 182 STATION ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7PR | £273,000 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] HOMEWOOD COURT 80 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £164,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| 36 MARDALE CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NX | £280,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 105 SOLOMON ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8DL | £301,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 163 STATION ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SP | £280,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 WILLIAM STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HW | £298,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] HOMEWOOD COURT 94 SCOTT AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8EH | £145,000 | 04/05/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £154,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £299,225 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £301,586 (64 Terraced, ME8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -0.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,114/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,238/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,362/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Station Road, ME8 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hothfield Road, ME8 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, High Street, ME8 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Monarch Place, ME9 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Monarch Place, ME9 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Monarch Place, ME9 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Thomas Stanley Drive, ME8 | £775/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Mierscourt Road, ME8 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,547/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £184,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £147,500

*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 £1,475/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £121/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.7%

*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:** £3,704/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.9%
- **10y growth:** 33.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## Flood risk

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

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