87 HAMILTON ROAD
GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 1QL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
42 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£185,000 Sep 2025
Price per m²
£4,286/m²
Local average
£502,778 (-64.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (1,588 of 33,755)
Street crime
496 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- 443.2 sq. ft. of Living Space
- Just 0.42 Miles to Gillingham Station
- Walking Distance to Gillingham High Street
- Quiet Location Near a Play Park
- On-Street Permit Parking Available
- Modern Kitchen & Bathroom
- Generously Sized Lounge
- Low-Maintenance Garden
- Offered with No Forward Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- On street, No permit
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Located on the ever-popular Hamilton Road in Gillingham, this charming 1-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a well-positioned and low-maintenance home.
Boasting 443 sq. ft. of thoughtfully arranged living space, the property includes a modern fitted kitchen, a stylish contemporary bathroom, and a spacious lounge that benefits from plenty of natural light. The layout is ideal for relaxed everyday living with the added benefit of easy upkeep.
To the rear, you'll find a private, low-maintenance garden—perfect for enjoying a quiet coffee, hosting guests, or simply unwinding outdoors. The bungalow is located on a quiet residential street and is just a short stroll from a local play park, ideal for families or those who appreciate a peaceful neighbourhood setting.
Location is a key highlight, with the home positioned just 0.42 miles from Gillingham Train Station, offering direct links to London and surrounding areas. It’s also within easy walking distance to Gillingham High Street, where you’ll find a range of shops, supermarkets, cafes, and essential amenities.
Further benefits include on-street permit parking, gas central heating, and double glazing throughout. The property is being sold with no forward chain, making for a smooth and efficient purchase process.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully presented bungalow in a convenient and desirable location. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Key Terms
Discover the allure of Rainham and Gillingham, nestled in the heart of the Medway Towns. These neighbouring communities offer a unique blend of tranquillity and convenience, with picturesque landscapes and excellent transport links, including direct train services to London city centre. Residents benefit from a variety of shopping destinations such as Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, along with a plethora of local pubs and restaurants to enjoy. Both towns boast well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar, ensuring quality education for families.
Moreover, Rainham and Gillingham provide ample open space and recreational facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Planet Ice Skating Rink, the Ski & Snowboard Centre, and Great Lines Heritage Park. This abundance of amenities caters to diverse interests and lifestyles, making these towns not just places to live, but communities to thrive in.
Listed by
Rainham
Robinson Jackson
Reference: 161999594
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 06/03/2020
Current heating cost: £436/year
Potential heating cost: £340/year
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (35)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9797687
Property Details
Street: 87 Hamilton Road
Town: GILLINGHAM
Postcode: ME7 1QL
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 23/09/2013
Work Completed: 05/09/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14237893
Property Details
Street: 87 Hamilton Road
Town: GILLINGHAM
Postcode: ME7 1QL
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 11/10/2020
Work Completed: 05/10/2020
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
12% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/09/2025 (9 months ago) | £185,000 | +12.1% |
| Sold | 14/07/2020 (5 years ago) | £165,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 85 HAMILTON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1QL | £195,000 | 17/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 71 HAMILTON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1QL | £232,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 46 HAMILTON ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1QL | £250,000 | 21/03/2023 | Terraced |
Street average: £225,667 (3 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: 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 Chelmsford: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Milner Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Trust Ford | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Gillingham | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Fort Apache | 0.5 miles |
| University | Unknown | 1.9 miles |
| University | UCA Maidstone Studios | 7.8 miles |
| Hospital | The Somerfield Hospital | 8.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Other crime | 18 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 496 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2014 |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2022 |
| Saxon Way Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 6 Jul 2016 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Jun 2023 |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat, Ocean Drive, ME7 | £1,160/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Peninsula Quay, ME7 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,155/mo (2 listings)
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).