80 SHOREFIELDS
GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 8SB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
57 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£351,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£6,316/m²
Local average
£301,586 (+19.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,344 of 33,755)
Street crime
100 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Sold by Wards
- A smartly presented property that would be great for a young family or first home
- Beautiful modern kitchen and spacious 16ft lounge/diner
- Useful downstairs cloakroom
- Low maintenance rear garden
- Popular location
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Listed by
Rainham
Arun Estates
Reference: 162841688
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 20/02/2020
Expiry date: 19/02/2030
Current heating cost: £358/year
Potential heating cost: £313/year
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11218048
Property Details
Street: 80 Shorefields
Town: Rainham
Postcode: ME8 8SB
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 21/09/2015
Work Completed: 01/09/2015
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
370% since 1998
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/01/2026 (6 months ago) | £351,000 | +23.2% |
| Sold | 25/09/2020 (5 years ago) | £285,000 | +54.1% |
| Sold | 29/06/2007 (19 years ago) | £185,000 | +8.2% |
| Sold | 16/11/2005 (20 years ago) | £170,995 | +55.5% |
| Sold | 03/08/2001 (24 years ago) | £110,000 | +47.2% |
| Sold | 20/02/1998 (28 years ago) | £74,750 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 HENRY STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HE | £275,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 42 TILBURY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7QE | £315,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 49 TILBURY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7QE | £300,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 48 HENRY STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HE | £330,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 TASWELL ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HH | £280,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 259 STATION ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7PS | £250,000 | 01/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 TEN ACRE WAY, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8TL | £230,000 | 19/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 226 WAKELEY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8NJ | £295,000 | 18/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 ELLISON WAY, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7PL | £302,500 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 50 TILBURY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7QE | £285,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SA | £270,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 BURRSTOCK WAY, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8TR | £213,000 | 26/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 TEN ACRE WAY, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8TL | £235,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 64 TILBURY ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7QE | £298,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 78 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SB | £300,000 | 11/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 59 BLOOMFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7BZ | £362,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 68 TASWELL ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HL | £275,000 | 23/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 231 STATION ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7PS | £256,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 46 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SB | £300,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 WOOLBROOK CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, SWALE, KENT, ME8 8ST | £335,000 | 04/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 WILLIAM STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8HW | £298,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 20 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SB | £325,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 94 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SB | £285,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 WARLINGHAM CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7QJ | £320,000 | 04/08/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 60 SHOREFIELDS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8SB | £185,000 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £279,000 (5 sales)
Area average: £286,225 (20 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: Terraced. As of April 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 Chelmsford: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | William Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Perfect Collections | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Najam News | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Rainham | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Newington | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital | 5.5 miles |
| University | UCA Maidstone Studios | 6.9 miles |
| University | Canterbury Christ Church University | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | The Somerfield Hospital | 8.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 100 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 11 Dec 2019 |
| Leigh Academy Rainham | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Sports Connect | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 8 Jan 2014 |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 2 Sep 2011 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).