# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME8 8JU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 CHERRY TREE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, RAINHAM, MEDWAY ME8 8JU |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £370,000 Sep 2025 |

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/162887558/262798) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/162887558/262799) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11842803
- **Address:** 6 Cherry Tree Road, Rainham, ME8 8JU
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/09/2016
- **Work Completed:** 18/05/2016
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12755656
- **Address:** 6 Cherry Tree Road, Rainham, ME8 8JU
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2018
- **Work Completed:** 04/09/2017
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11863541
- **Address:** 6 Cherry Tree Road, Rainham, ME8 8JU
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/09/2016
- **Work Completed:** 24/08/2016
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 CHERRY TREE ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 8JU | £370,000 | 05/09/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £356,400 (65 Semi-detached, ME8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/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 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: £1,325/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500

*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 £1,325/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-309/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.8%
- **10y growth:** 32.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## Flood risk

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

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