# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME8 7NL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 138 BERENGRAVE LANE, GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 7NL |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/01/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £755/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4836-9129-9500-0701-8296)

## Description

This attractive three-bedroom semi-detached family home presents an excellent opportunity to purchase a spacious and versatile property in a highly sought-after location. Set on Berengrave Lane, one of the area’s most desirable roads, the home benefits from being only a short walk from the beautiful Nature Reserve Park, offering scenic surroundings and plenty of space for outdoor activities. With excellent transport links close by and major access roads within easy reach, the property combines the appeal of a peaceful residential setting with the convenience of strong connectivity, making it ideal for families and commuters alike. The property enjoys impressive kerb appeal with ample parking at the front, providing space for up to four vehicles, ensuring that both residents and visitors are well catered for. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by an entrance porch that leads into a generous hallway, setting the tone for the rest of the home. The ground floor has been carefully arranged to balance everyday family living with space for entertaining. A downstairs cloakroom adds practicality, while the main lounge and dining area provide a warm and inviting hub. This space opens seamlessly into a bright and spacious conservatory, which in turn connects to the rear garden, creating a wonderful flow and an abundance of natural light throughout the ground floor. The kitchen/ breakfast room is equally well-proportioned, offering both functionality and style. With ample storage and work surfaces, it is a space designed to meet the needs of modern living. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-sized bedrooms. Each room is light and versatile, easily accommodating a growing family or providing options for a guest room or home office. The family bathroom is finished with a practical layout and completes the first-floor accommodation. One of the property’s standout features is its southeast-facing rear garden, designed to be low maintenance while still offering plenty of outdoor space. A key highlight is the converted garage, which has been thoughtfully adapted into a versatile space currently used as a playroom and cinema room. Complete with its own shower room, this additional area provides fantastic flexibility, whether as a home office, hobby space, or even guest accommodation. With the benefit of being offered to the market with no onward chain, this home is ready for its new owners to move straight in and begin enjoying everything it has to offer. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the lifestyle and opportunities this home provides.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167863625/1588260) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167863625/1588261) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/167863625/1588262) - EPC 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12909694
- **Address:** 138 Berengrave Lane, Rainham, ME8 7NL
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/04/2018
- **Work Completed:** 12/02/2018
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15894648
- **Address:** 138 Berengrave Lane, Rainham, ME8 7NL
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/08/2023
- **Work Completed:** 24/07/2023
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 138 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £400,000 | 20/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 138 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £275,000 | 06/05/2016 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NN | £328,000 | 12/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 PARKFIELD ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SY | £327,500 | 10/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 136 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £400,000 | 25/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 91 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £695,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| 1 ROYSTONS CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NW | £425,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 41 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £367,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £315,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £358,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7SW | £325,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 BUSHMEADOW ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NX | £350,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 96 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NJ | £385,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 120 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £380,000 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £420,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £330,000 | 15/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 CHALKY BANK ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NP | £370,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 69A BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £442,000 | 06/03/2023 | Detached |
| 25 BATSMAN AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FH | £335,000 | 02/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BOOT HILL DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FD | £399,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 WOOLDEYS ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NT | £455,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 116 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £392,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MAIDEN ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FE | £485,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CHILDSCROFT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7ST | £370,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BAIL CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FF | £399,000 | 19/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WICKET AVENUE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7EZ | £390,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MAIDEN ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7FE | £409,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 67 BERENGRAVE LANE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 7NL | £590,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £483,167 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £377,150 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £354,913 (69 Semi-detached, ME8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Beechings Way, ME8 | £1,689/mo | 3 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,689/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £211,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £168,900

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,689/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-80/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.4%
- **10y growth:** 36%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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