Sold STC Semi-detached

6 CHERRY TREE ROAD

GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 8JU

3 beds 2 baths 947 sq ft Listed 5 Jun 2025 (-373d)

£375,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£370,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£4,261/m²

Local average

£356,400 (+5.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,556 of 33,755)

Street crime

99 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Extended Semi Detached House
  • 3 Bedrooms, En Suite Shower Room & Family Bathroom
  • Approx 100' Rear Garden
  • No Onward Chain
  • Popular & Convenient Location
  • Viewing Strictly by Appointment
  • EPC D (68)
  • Medway Council Tax C

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Rear garden

Description

Guide Price £375,000 - £400,000 This Extended Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached House Is The Perfect Opportunity To Acquire A Generously Proportioned Family Home In A Highly Desirable Location. Offered With No Onward Chain, This Property Is Ready To Be Transformed Into Your Ideal Forever Home.
Located Within Walking Distance Of Rainham Town Centre, The Station, And Schools Catering To All Age Groups, This Home Provides The Ultimate Convenience For Families And Commuters Alike. The Property Is Situated On A Popular And Well-Connected Residential Street, Offering Both Tranquillity And Accessibility To Local Amenities.
The Ground Floor Welcomes You With Open Plan Living Spaces, Providing Flexible Living And Entertaining Options. Whether You Require A Formal Dining Area, A Cosy Family Room, Or A Home Office, These Rooms Can Be Adapted To Suit Your Lifestyle. The Extended Layout Enhances The Flow Of The House, Ensuring There’s Plenty Of Space For Everyone To Relax And Enjoy.
The Kitchen Is Well-Equipped And Overlooks Approximately 100’ Rear Garden. This Expansive Outdoor Space Is A Particular Highlight, Featuring Ample Room For Outdoor Activities, Gardening, Or Potential Landscaping Projects. The Garden Is A Blank Canvas, Ready To Be Tailored To Your Preferences, While The Front Garden Adds Further Kerb Appeal.
Upstairs, The Property Boasts Three Bedrooms, Ensuring Comfortable Accommodation For A Growing Family. The Principal Bedroom Benefits From An En Suite Shower Room, Providing Added Privacy And Convenience. A Family Bathroom Serves The Other Two Bedrooms. The Rooms Are All Well Maintained But Are Ready For Some Updating, Crating The Perfect Opportunity To Add Your Own Stamp.
Additional Advantages Of This Property Include A Garage And Driveway To The Side, Offering Secure Off-Street Parking And Additional Storage Options.
This Home Truly Presents An Unparalleled Opportunity To Create A Bespoke Living Space Tailored To Your Family’s Needs. Its Generous Proportions And Extensive Outdoor Areas Provide The Perfect Foundation For A Comfortable And Modern Lifestyle.
Viewing Of This Property Is Strictly By Appointment, So Don’t Miss The Chance To Explore Everything It Has To Offer. Secure Your Viewing Today And Take The First Step Towards Making This Exceptional Rainham Property Your Forever Home.
MEASUREMENTS All Measurements Are Approximate. These sales particulars have been prepared by Jacksons Estate Agents upon the instructions of the vendor(s). Services, fittings, and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested and no warranties can be given. Accordingly, the prospective buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. The measurements for the floor space have been taken from the information on the EPC.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES To enable you to budget for your move, we can provide you with a complete breakdown of all expenses associated with moving, including legal fees, survey fees, early repayment charges, removal fees and all aspects of mortgage charges.

Listed by

Rainham

Jacksons Estate Agents

Reference: 162887558

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/05/2025

Expiry date: 08/05/2035

Current heating cost: £716/year

Potential heating cost: £665/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,530

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
  • 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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11842803

Property Details

Street: 6 Cherry Tree Road

Town: Rainham

Postcode: ME8 8JU

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/09/2016

Work Completed: 18/05/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12755656

Property Details

Street: 6 Cherry Tree Road

Town: Rainham

Postcode: ME8 8JU

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/01/2018

Work Completed: 04/09/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11863541

Property Details

Street: 6 Cherry Tree Road

Town: Rainham

Postcode: ME8 8JU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/09/2016

Work Completed: 24/08/2016

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/09/2025 (9 months ago) £370,000

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
27 MIERSCOURT CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JD £290,000 04/08/2025 Semi-detached
40 MIERSCOURT ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JE £355,000 11/10/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 13 CHERRY TREE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JU £392,000 20/10/2023 Semi-detached
23 MIERSCOURT CLOSE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JD £435,000 28/06/2023 Semi-detached
23 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £414,995 24/02/2023 Semi-detached
24 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £419,995 30/01/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 15 CHERRY TREE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JU £375,000 11/01/2023 Terraced
14 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £429,995 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
15 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £399,995 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
137 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8BD £325,000 10/08/2022 Semi-detached
10 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £394,995 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
11 BEATA GARDENS, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8GT £394,995 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
50 CHERRY TREE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JZ £342,500 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 18 CHERRY TREE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JU £460,000 25/10/2021 Detached

Street average: £409,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £382,043 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.3%
10y growth 32.4%

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

1y (index) 1.5%
5y (index) 18%
10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,113/mo
Realistic £1,237/mo
Optimistic £1,361/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mierscourt Close 0.1 miles
Shop Lady Fair Hair & Beauty 0.1 miles
Shop Pay & Brown 0.1 miles
Bus stop Miers Court Close 0.1 miles
Train station Rainham 0.4 miles
Hospital Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre 2.1 miles
Hospital Unknown 2.3 miles
Train station Newington 2.4 miles
University Unknown 3.9 miles
University University of Greenwich/University of Kent Medway Campus 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 34
Anti-social behaviour 28
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 7
Public order 5
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 3
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 2
Burglary 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 99

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Sports Connect Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 8 Jan 2014
St Margaret's Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Sep 2011
Miers Court Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Apr 2015
Riverside Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 11 Dec 2019

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, Rainham, ME8 £1,600/mo 3 0.22 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hothfield Road, ME8 £1,250/mo 3 0.25 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, High Street, ME8 £1,400/mo 3 0.25 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,417/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 4.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.3×
Monthly cashflow £-242/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.7%
  • 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).