# 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 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/62359006/1320973) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/62359006/1320974) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/62359006/1320975) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/62359006/1320977) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/62359006/1320979) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/62359006/1320982) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/62359006/1320984) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/62359006/1320987) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/62359006/1320990) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/62359006/1320994) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/62359006/1320996) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/62359006/1320998) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/62359006/1320999) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/62359006/1321000) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/62359006/1321001) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/62359006/1321002) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/62359006/1321003) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/62359006/1321004) - Picture No. 21 - ![Map](/listings/photos/62359006/1321005) - Map ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/62359006/1321009) - Floorplan - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/62359006/1321012) - Floorplan ## 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:** £251,701 (126 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:** 7.5% - **10y growth:** 32.1% ## 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)