# 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

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) -

## Property Photos

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## 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)