Sold STC Terraced

36 WEST STREET

GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 1EF

3 beds 1 baths 88 m² Listed 16 Sep 2025 (-361d)

£240,000

Save

# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME7 1EF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 1EF |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £230,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/05/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £896/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,075

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7006-7449-6002-0025-4902)

## Description

The ground floor features a bright lounge and a separate dining area, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen and contemporary family bathroom are also located on the ground floor, all tastefully updated throughout.

Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, with the third bedroom accessed via the second — perfect as a home office, nursery, or dressing room.

Additional benefits include a useful cellar for storage and a low-maintenance, enclosed rear garden — ideal for enjoying outdoor space with privacy.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, commuter, or investor, this move-in-ready home ticks all the boxes

**Entrance Hall** -

**Lounge** - 2.92m x 2.57m (9'7 x 8'5) -

**Dining Room** - 3.45m x 3.07m (11'4 x 10'1) -

**Kitchen** - 3.05m x 1.96m (10'0 x 6'5) -

**Bathroom** - 2.31m x 1.60m (7'7 x 5'3) -

**Cellar** - 3.48m x 2.92m (11'5 x 9'7) -

**Bedroom** - 3.48m x 2.92m (11'5 x 9'7) -

**Bedroom** - 3.48m x 3.07m (11'5 x 10'1) -

**Bedroom** - 3.05m x 1.96m (10'0 x 6'5) -

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050524)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050525)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050526)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050527)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050528)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050529)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050530)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050531)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/167049857/2050532)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167049857/2050533) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/167049857/2050534) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF | £230,000 | 09/04/2026 | Terraced |
| 36 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF | £82,000 | 14/12/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £630,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| NORTH STABLES 3 CHURCH LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4TP | £375,000 | 29/08/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF | £242,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 MANOR STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5AW | £280,000 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] PEAR TREE HOUSE, 68 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF | £750,000 | 03/11/2022 | Other |
| OFFICERS TERRACE 9 CHURCH LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4LJ | £1,300,000 | 04/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £350,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £622,500 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 HIGH STREET, BROMPTON, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5AH | £274,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF | £250,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MCCUDDEN ROW, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5RN | £275,000 | 09/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £387,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 18 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £415,000 | 29/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £650,000 | 10/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 2 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX | £607,500 | 20/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £414,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £513,833 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £252,279 (132 Terraced, ME7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,112/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,236/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,360/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,600

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,727/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.3%
- **10y growth:** 30%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Terraced series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.3%

## 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)

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9

/ 9

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£230,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£2,727/m²

Local average

£252,279 (-4.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,597 of 33,755)

Street crime

597 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Terraced
No Onward Chain
Updated Throughout
Lounge & Separate Dining Area
Enclosed Rear Garden
Close To Town Centre
Useful Cellar
Call Now To View

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Situated just a short walk from Gillingham train station and High Street, this well-presented three-bedroom terraced house offers modern living in a highly convenient location — and with no onward chain, it’s ready for a smooth and speedy move.

The ground floor features a bright lounge and a separate dining area, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen and contemporary family bathroom are also located on the ground floor, all tastefully updated throughout.

Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, with the third bedroom accessed via the second — perfect as a home office, nursery, or dressing room.

Additional benefits include a useful cellar for storage and a low-maintenance, enclosed rear garden — ideal for enjoying outdoor space with privacy.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, commuter, or investor, this move-in-ready home ticks all the boxes

Entrance Hall -

Lounge - 2.92m x 2.57m (9'7 x 8'5) -

Dining Room - 3.45m x 3.07m (11'4 x 10'1) -

Kitchen - 3.05m x 1.96m (10'0 x 6'5) -

Bathroom - 2.31m x 1.60m (7'7 x 5'3) -

Cellar - 3.48m x 2.92m (11'5 x 9'7) -

Bedroom - 3.48m x 2.92m (11'5 x 9'7) -

Bedroom - 3.48m x 3.07m (11'5 x 10'1) -

Bedroom - 3.05m x 1.96m (10'0 x 6'5) -

Listed by

Gillingham

Century Residential Sales & Lettings

Reference: 167049857

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/05/2021

Expiry date: 19/05/2031

Current heating cost: £896/year

Potential heating cost: £626/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,075

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~327,008 m² (80.81 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

180% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/04/2026 (5 months ago)	£230,000	+180.5%
Sold	14/12/2011 (14 years ago)	£82,000	—

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
2 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£630,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
NORTH STABLES 3 CHURCH LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4TP	£375,000	29/08/2025	Terraced
Same street 48 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF	£242,000	15/12/2022	Terraced
16 MANOR STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5AW	£280,000	01/12/2022	Terraced
Same street PEAR TREE HOUSE, 68 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF	£750,000	03/11/2022	Other
OFFICERS TERRACE 9 CHURCH LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4LJ	£1,300,000	04/10/2022	Terraced
20 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£350,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
5 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£622,500	09/06/2022	Terraced
46 HIGH STREET, BROMPTON, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5AH	£274,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 69 WEST STREET, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EF	£250,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
15 MCCUDDEN ROW, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 5RN	£275,000	09/02/2022	Terraced
28 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£387,000	21/12/2021	Terraced
18 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£415,000	29/11/2021	Terraced
11 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£650,000	10/11/2021	Terraced
2 COLLEGE ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME4 4QX	£607,500	20/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £414,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £513,833 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.3%

10y growth 30%

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

1y (index) 1.8%

5y (index) 14.1%

10y (index) 36.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,112/mo

Realistic £1,236/mo

Optimistic £1,360/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME7 1EF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	High Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Sapper Shop	0.1 miles
Shop	Kent Contact Lens Centre	0.2 miles
University	University of Kent - Medway Campus	0.2 miles
Train station	Gillingham	1.0 miles
Train station	Chatham	1.0 miles
University	Unknown	1.1 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	8.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	208
Anti-social behaviour	153
Shoplifting	44
Other theft	41
Criminal damage and arson	32
Public order	29
Drugs	22
Other crime	14
Vehicle crime	13
Burglary	10
Theft from the person	10
Robbery	9
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	6
Total incidents	597

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
MidKent College	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2015
Oasis Academy Skinner Street	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Nov 2021
Waterfront UTC	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
Burnt Oak Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,500

Target investor price (1%) £123,600

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).