Sold STC Terraced

4 FRANKLIN ROAD

GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 4DF

2 beds 2 baths Listed 23 Oct 2017 (-3192d)

£180,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME7 4DF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 4DF |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £182,000 Feb 2018 |

## Description

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £180,000!

CHAIN FREE! Just a short walk from the train station and town centre is this stunning two bedroom home.

Ideal for any commuter, this property offers a fantastic central location and an abundance of charm throughout.

The downstairs homes two spacious and very well presented reception rooms, a beautifully finished kitchen as well as a convenient downstairs w.c.

Upstairs offers two large bedrooms, both currently designed and finished to an exceptional standard, as well as a spacious family bathroom.

The property benefits from a large basement area, adding a potential of versatile uses to be utilized.

The rear garden offers a great amount of outside space to be enjoyed.

This home is ideal for any first time buyers or investors looking to add to a portfolio.

**Exterior**

The rear garden is laid to lawn with patio area and rear access.

**Key Terms**

Rainham and Gillingham lie in the Medway, both being circled by charming semi-rural villages. There are several shopping destinations for residents, including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, as well as an abundance of local pubs and restaurants. Both towns are served by well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar.

Rainham and Gillingham have oodles of open space and facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Silver Blades Ice Rink, the Ski & Snowboard centre and Great Lines Heritage Park.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/62359006/1321013) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £182,000 | 02/02/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 191 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EP | £292,000 | 15/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £300,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 54 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG | £215,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £355,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £260,000 | 19/09/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £300,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 49 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4LA | £222,000 | 12/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG | £370,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 136 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR | £257,000 | 18/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 169 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EP | £290,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 130 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DG | £265,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2A OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX | £185,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 122 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR | £320,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4LA | £200,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 MERLIN WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4JN | £305,000 | 11/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 132 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR | £278,500 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 113 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QQ | £260,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 106 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DG | £230,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG | £393,000 | 26/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 EDINBURGH ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QA | £240,000 | 10/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 70 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4ER | £215,000 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 MERLIN WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4JN | £135,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX | £235,500 | 21/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX | £222,000 | 10/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £280,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £197,000 | 23/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £282,000 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £256,525 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £251,755 (125 Terraced, ME7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -28.5%

## 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):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,800

*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:** 7%
- **10y growth:** 31.5%

## 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)

[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

Last sold

£182,000 Feb 2018

Local average

£251,755 (-28.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

684 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Beautifully Finished
Ideal for Commuters
Great Rental Yield
Separate Dining Area
Basement
Chain Free

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £180,000!

CHAIN FREE! Just a short walk from the train station and town centre is this stunning two bedroom home.
Ideal for any commuter, this property offers a fantastic central location and an abundance of charm throughout.
The downstairs homes two spacious and very well presented reception rooms, a beautifully finished kitchen as well as a convenient downstairs w.c.
Upstairs offers two large bedrooms, both currently designed and finished to an exceptional standard, as well as a spacious family bathroom.
The property benefits from a large basement area, adding a potential of versatile uses to be utilized.
The rear garden offers a great amount of outside space to be enjoyed.
This home is ideal for any first time buyers or investors looking to add to a portfolio.

Exterior
The rear garden is laid to lawn with patio area and rear access.

Key Terms
Rainham and Gillingham lie in the Medway, both being circled by charming semi-rural villages. There are several shopping destinations for residents, including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, as well as an abundance of local pubs and restaurants. Both towns are served by well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar.
Rainham and Gillingham have oodles of open space and facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Silver Blades Ice Rink, the Ski & Snowboard centre and Great Lines Heritage Park.

Listed by

Rainham

Robinson Jackson

Reference: 62359006

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£182,000	—

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
191 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EP	£292,000	15/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 29 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£300,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
54 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG	£215,000	25/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 25 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£355,000	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 12 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£260,000	19/09/2024	Terraced
Same street 20 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£300,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
49 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4LA	£222,000	12/07/2023	Terraced
40 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG	£370,000	24/03/2023	Terraced
136 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR	£257,000	18/03/2023	Terraced
169 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EP	£290,500	28/11/2022	Terraced
130 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DG	£265,000	01/11/2022	Terraced
2A OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX	£185,000	24/10/2022	Terraced
122 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR	£320,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
45 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4LA	£200,000	01/09/2022	Terraced
7 MERLIN WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4JN	£305,000	11/08/2022	Terraced
132 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR	£278,500	10/08/2022	Terraced
113 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QQ	£260,000	22/07/2022	Terraced
106 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DG	£230,000	24/06/2022	Terraced
12 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PG	£393,000	26/05/2022	Terraced
2 EDINBURGH ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QA	£240,000	10/05/2022	Terraced
70 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4ER	£215,000	11/04/2022	Terraced
6 MERLIN WAY, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4JN	£135,000	08/04/2022	Terraced
6 OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX	£235,500	21/03/2022	Terraced
14 OSBORNE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4PX	£222,000	10/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 46 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£280,000	16/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 18 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF	£197,000	23/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £282,000 (6 sales)

Area average: £256,525 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7%

10y growth 31.5%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 16%

10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,114/mo

Realistic £1,238/mo

Optimistic £1,362/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Aldi	0.0 miles
Shop	Thomas Fowle & Sons Funeral Directors	0.1 miles
Train station	Gillingham	0.1 miles
Shop	D And A Local Express	0.1 miles
University	Unknown	0.9 miles
Train station	Fort Apache	0.9 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	246
Anti-social behaviour	150
Criminal damage and arson	63
Other theft	47
Shoplifting	34
Public order	33
Other crime	31
Vehicle crime	22
Burglary	19
Drugs	19
Possession of weapons	8
Robbery	6
Bicycle theft	5
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	684

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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2023
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 28 Jan 2020
Oasis Academy Skinner Street	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Nov 2021
Barnsole Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2024
Saxon Way Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.69%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,750

Target investor price (1%) £123,800

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).