Sold STC Semi-detached

136 BERENGRAVE LANE

GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 7NL

4 beds 1 baths 109 m² Listed 24 Feb 2024 (-840d)

£400,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 136 BERENGRAVE LANE, GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 7NL |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £400,000 Nov 2024 |

## Description

PRICE GUIDE £400,000 to £425,000

A substantially extended 4 bedroom semi detached house offering a wealth of flexible and versatile accommodation. Benefits a cloakroom, modern kitchen, a large lounge running the full length of downstairs and the extra addition of a dining room to rear. The first floor comprises 3 well appointed bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom includes a tiered feature area overlooking the lovely secluded rear garden. The top floor has a double bedroom offering fantastic views and a walk in wardrobe or study, ideal for anyone working from home.  Externally, the spacious garage is currently used as a garden room for entertaining and relaxation purposes. The south/east mature rear garden is approx 55' in length and includes a decent sized patio area. This unique house is perfectly located for Rainham Station. local shops and the picturesque Berengrave Nature Reserve and Riverside Country Park. Viewing is highly recommended!

**Entrance Hallway** -

**Downstairs Wc** - 1.70m x 0.81m (5'7 x 2'8) -

**Kitchen** - 3.48m x 3.05m (11'5 x 10) -

**Lounge** - 6.53m max x 3.61m (21'5 max x 11'10) -

**Dining Room** - 3.81m x 3.23m (12'6 x 10'7) -

**First Floor** -

**Bedroom One** - 4.75m x 2.97m max (15'7 x 9'9 max) -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.58m x 2.36m (11'9 x 7'9) -

**Bedroom Four** - 3.05m '0.30m x 2.49m (10 '1 x 8'2) -

**Family Bathroom** - 2.18m x 1.85m (7'2 x 6'1) -

**Top Floor** -

**Bedroom Three** - 3.40m x 3.30m (11'2 x 10'10) -

**Study/Walk-In-Wardrobe** - 1.91m x 1.57m (6'3 x 5'2) -

**Garage  - Partially Converted** - 4.50m x 3.12m  (14'9 x 10'3 ) -

**Rear Garden** -

**Driveway** -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/145084217/287398) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11535722
- **Address:** 136 Berengrave Lane, Rainham, ME8 7NL
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/04/2016
- **Work Completed:** 02/03/2016
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 136 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £400,000 | 25/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 136 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £225,000 | 30/10/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NN | £328,000 | 12/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 PARKFIELD ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SY | £327,500 | 10/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 91 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £695,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| 1 ROYSTONS CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NW | £425,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 41 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £367,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £315,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £358,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SW | £325,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 BUSHMEADOW ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NX | £350,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 134 TUFTON ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7LQ | £295,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 96 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NJ | £385,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 120 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £380,000 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £420,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £330,000 | 15/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £370,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 69A BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £442,000 | 06/03/2023 | Detached |
| 25 BATSMAN AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FH | £335,000 | 02/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £399,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 WOOLDEYS ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NT | £455,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 116 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £392,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MAIDEN ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FE | £485,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7ST | £370,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BAIL CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FF | £399,000 | 19/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WICKET AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7EZ | £390,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 67 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £590,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 110 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £375,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £479,000 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £371,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £356,400 (65 Semi-detached, ME8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.3%
- **10y growth:** 32.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

Last sold

£400,000 Nov 2024

Local average

£356,400 (+12.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,531 of 33,755)

Street crime

107 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SOLD BY POLLARD ESTATES
4 Bedroom Semi Detached
Extended and Spacious
Large Lounge & Dining Room
Approx 55' S/E Garden
Close to Station & Shops
Far Reaching Views
EPC - D
Council Tax - D

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

PRICE GUIDE £400,000 to £425,000
A substantially extended 4 bedroom semi detached house offering a wealth of flexible and versatile accommodation. Benefits a cloakroom, modern kitchen, a large lounge running the full length of downstairs and the extra addition of a dining room to rear. The first floor comprises 3 well appointed bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom includes a tiered feature area overlooking the lovely secluded rear garden. The top floor has a double bedroom offering fantastic views and a walk in wardrobe or study, ideal for anyone working from home. Externally, the spacious garage is currently used as a garden room for entertaining and relaxation purposes. The south/east mature rear garden is approx 55' in length and includes a decent sized patio area. This unique house is perfectly located for Rainham Station. local shops and the picturesque Berengrave Nature Reserve and Riverside Country Park. Viewing is highly recommended!

Entrance Hallway -

Downstairs Wc - 1.70m x 0.81m (5'7 x 2'8) -

Kitchen - 3.48m x 3.05m (11'5 x 10) -

Lounge - 6.53m max x 3.61m (21'5 max x 11'10) -

Dining Room - 3.81m x 3.23m (12'6 x 10'7) -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 4.75m x 2.97m max (15'7 x 9'9 max) -

Bedroom Two - 3.58m x 2.36m (11'9 x 7'9) -

Bedroom Four - 3.05m '0.30m x 2.49m (10 '1 x 8'2) -

Family Bathroom - 2.18m x 1.85m (7'2 x 6'1) -

Top Floor -

Bedroom Three - 3.40m x 3.30m (11'2 x 10'10) -

Study/Walk-In-Wardrobe - 1.91m x 1.57m (6'3 x 5'2) -

Garage - Partially Converted - 4.50m x 3.12m (14'9 x 10'3 ) -

Rear Garden -

Driveway -

Listed by

Rainham

Pollard Estates

Reference: 145084217

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

246986_25155897_FLP_00_0000.jpeg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11535722

Property Details

Street: 136 Berengrave Lane

Town: Rainham

Postcode: ME8 7NL

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/04/2016

Work Completed: 02/03/2016

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

78% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/11/2024 (1 year ago)	£400,000	+77.8%
Sold	30/10/2013 (12 years ago)	£225,000	—

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
6 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NN	£328,000	12/02/2025	Semi-detached
36 PARKFIELD ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SY	£327,500	10/02/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 91 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£695,000	19/12/2023	Detached
1 ROYSTONS CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NW	£425,000	18/12/2023	Semi-detached
41 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP	£367,500	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
7 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD	£315,000	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
43 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP	£358,000	15/11/2023	Semi-detached
31 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SW	£325,000	25/10/2023	Semi-detached
27 BUSHMEADOW ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NX	£350,000	17/08/2023	Semi-detached
134 TUFTON ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7LQ	£295,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
96 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NJ	£385,000	30/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 120 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£380,000	26/06/2023	Semi-detached
5 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD	£420,000	19/06/2023	Semi-detached
52 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP	£330,000	15/05/2023	Semi-detached
60 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP	£370,000	03/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 69A BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£442,000	06/03/2023	Detached
25 BATSMAN AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FH	£335,000	02/03/2023	Semi-detached
4 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD	£399,000	28/02/2023	Semi-detached
21 WOOLDEYS ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NT	£455,000	28/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 116 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£392,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
15 MAIDEN ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FE	£485,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
12 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7ST	£370,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 BAIL CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FF	£399,000	19/09/2022	Semi-detached
4 WICKET AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7EZ	£390,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 67 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£590,000	10/12/2021	Detached
Same street 110 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL	£375,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £479,000 (6 sales)

Area average: £371,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.3%

10y growth 32.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Medway. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 18%

10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Medway. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,113/mo

Realistic £1,237/mo

Optimistic £1,361/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Riverside Motoring Centre	0.3 miles
Shop	Govier	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Tilbury Road	0.3 miles
Train station	Rainham	0.3 miles
Hospital	Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre	1.6 miles
Hospital	Unknown	2.0 miles
Train station	Fort Apache	2.5 miles
University	Unknown	3.4 miles
University	University of Greenwich/University of Kent Medway Campus	3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	41
Anti-social behaviour	24
Criminal damage and arson	12
Other theft	8
Public order	6
Vehicle crime	5
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	107

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
Thames View Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2023
Riverside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2019
Rainham Mark Grammar School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2022
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Jan 2014
St Margaret's Infant School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 2 Sep 2011

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,625

Target investor price (1%) £123,700

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).

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