# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME7 4DF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 56 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 4DF | | Price | £180,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 81 m² | | Last sold | £195,000 Mar 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/11/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £788/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,453 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£30) - F (£200 - £400) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9051-2857-7292-9093-5181) ## Description Purple Property are delighted to bring to the market this two bedroom terrace house located in a popular residential area in Gillingham. Boasting lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom to the ground floor, upstairs you will find two good size bedrooms and a shower room in place of what was the third bedroom. The property also has a cellar, the garden is 100ft and is well established with various plants and borders making a lovely secluded garden. Close to all local amenities, town and within walking distance to Gillingham train station. This really is an excellent opportunity for a first time buyer, please call 01634 855000 to book your viewing. Hardwood door to: PORCH Hardwood door to: ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Stairs to first floor, radiator. LOUNGE: 10 9 x 11 3 (3.30m x 3.42m) Double glazed bay window to front, feature fireplace, original fireplace with mantle over, TV point, telephone point, radiator. DINING ROOM: 12 4 x 11 2 (3.78m x 3.38m) Double glazed window to rear, gas fire, TV and telephone point, radiator. KITCHEN: 10 7 x 11 2 (3.24m x 2.40m) Double glazed window to side, wall and base units, one bowl sink with mixer taps, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, space for freezer, space for tumble dryer, space for oven hob, vinyl flooring. Door to: CELLAR: Window to front, shelving/storage. REAR LOBBY: Door to: WC: Low level WC. BATHROOM: Shower cubicle, panelled bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin inset vanity unit, vinyl flooring, radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Double cupboard, loft access. BEDROOM ONE: 14 1 x 11 2 (4.28m x 3.40m) Double glazed window to front, TV point, radiator. BEDROOM TWO: 12 4 x 8 8 (3.77m x 2.65m) Double glazed window to rear, built in double cupboard, radiator. SHOWER ROOM: Shower cubicle, wash hand basin inset vanity unit, low level WC, radiator. GARDEN: Fence surround, various shrubs and borders, mature trees, greenhouse. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320980) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320981) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320985) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/69934865/1320989) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/69934865/1320992) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1685891 - **Address:** 56 Franklin Road, Gillingham, ME7 4DF - **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2004 - **Work Completed:** 29/03/2004 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 56 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £195,000 | 28/03/2018 | 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 | | [Same street] 25 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £355,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2A KINGSWOOD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1EA | £330,000 | 17/01/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 12 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £260,000 | 19/09/2024 | Terraced | | 178 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EY | £230,000 | 28/11/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 20 FRANKLIN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4DF | £300,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | | 19 NAPIER ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4HB | £210,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced | | 27 NAPIER ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4HB | £233,000 | 09/10/2023 | Terraced | | 49 DUNCAN ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4LA | £222,000 | 12/07/2023 | Terraced | | 18 WINDSOR ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QN | £195,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced | | 136 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QR | £257,000 | 18/03/2023 | Terraced | | 158 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QS | £250,000 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced | | 197 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QH | £283,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced | | 169 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EP | £290,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced | | 148 GILLINGHAM ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4EY | £275,000 | 18/11/2022 | 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 | | 180 BALMORAL ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QS | £280,000 | 09/09/2022 | 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 | | [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:** £258,050 (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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,222/m² ## 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)