8 KINGSWAY
CHATHAM, MEDWAY ME5 7HT
Front Aerial Location Lounge Lounge Lounge Entrance Dining Dining Kitchen Kitchen Conservatory Conservatory View Stairs Landing Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Family Bathroom WC WC View From Window Rear Garden Garage Rear View Aerial Front Location View Rear Garden Front View Aerial Front Aerial Aerial Aerial
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
118 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£505,000 Aug 2025
Local average
£330,690 (+66.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,164 of 33,755)
Street crime
443 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Highly Sought After Darland Location
- Period Four Bedroom Semi Detached House
- Direct Views Over Darland Banks To The Front, Simply Stunning
- Two Reception Rooms
- Larger Than Average Garage With Additional Parking Area To the Rear
- Useful Conservatory Providing Additional Living Accommodation
- Accommodation Arranged Over Three Levels
- Easy Access To Local Motorway (M2) For Access To London And Coast
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central, Wood burner
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
A well-appointed interior that seamlessly blends traditional elements with contemporary upgrades with accommodation briefly comprising on ground floor, two reception rooms, cloakroom WC. fitted kitchen and conservatory. On the upper levels three bedrooms and family bathroom, this wonderful home is spread across three levels, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged to provide ample space for both relaxation and entertaining.
The ground floor features two reception rooms that exude a sense of elegance, ideal for hosting guests or unwinding after a long day. The dining room flows seamlessly into the useful conservatory adding a touch of versatility, offering additional living space that can be enjoyed year-round,
The kitchen is well planned with ample laminated work surfaces and plenty of storage space for all your cooking essentials.
Ascending to the upper levels, you will find three good size bedrooms on the first floor with stairs from landing leading to the loft room, creating a serene atmosphere.
Outside, larger than average garage and parking to the rear provide convenient storage for garden equipment and secure parking for your vehicle, low maintenance garden laid to lawn with rear pedestrian and vehicle access
Ideal for the local motorway (M2), commuting to London or the coast is a breeze, making this property an ideal choice for those who value convenience and connectivity, closest mainline station for commuters is ideally just over one and half miles distant
In summary, this 4-bedroom semi-detached house in Darland offers a harmonious blend of character and comfort in a highly desirable location. From its period features to its modern amenities, this property is a rare find that is sure to enchant even the most discerning buyer. Arrange a viewing today and experience the beauty and tranquillity that this home has to offer.
EPC ENERGY RATING D. EXPIRES MARCH 2031
COUNCIL TAX BAND D
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Covering Medway
Freeman & Gray
Reference: 159141383
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
13% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 29/08/2025 (9 months ago) | £505,000 | +12.7% |
| Sold | 30/06/2021 (4 years ago) | £448,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 MAYNARD PLACE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7HD | £460,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 40 DERBY ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7JD | £361,000 | 27/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 28 KINGSWAY, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7HT | £530,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7HJ | £345,000 | 08/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 DERBY ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7JD | £330,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 222 BEACON ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7BY | £260,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 52 DERBY ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7JD | £360,000 | 14/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 57 DERBY ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7JD | £281,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 AUSTIN CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7JG | £174,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 4 KINGSWAY, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7HT | £180,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ROWLAND CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3DJ | £375,000 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LEYTON AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 3DB | £345,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £355,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £329,100 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Medway. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Medway. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Preston Avenue | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Allison Avenue | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Camping International | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Gillingham | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Chatham | 1.7 miles |
| University | Unknown | 2.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Other crime | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 443 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 Jun 2018 |
| Luton Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| The Robert Napier School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Danecourt School | Other | 0.7 miles | Good — 24 Jun 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Canterbury St, ME7 | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).