Sold STC Detached

38 SPRINGFIELD ROAD

GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 1YJ

5 beds 1 baths 1,249 sq ft Listed 5 Jan 2021 (-1979d)

£325,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ME7 1YJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME7 1YJ |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 116 m² |
| Last sold | £325,000 Apr 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £760/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/0087-3902-6202-7350-0200)

## Description

If you are looking for a large family home then look no further than this four bedroom detached property conveniently located within walking distance of local amenities and schools.

This great size detached property boasts space and offers flexible accommodation with 2 reception rooms, separate kitchen and conservatory downstairs.

Upstairs you have four double bedrooms and fitted four piece suite family bathroom.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all this property has to offer.

**Exterior**

The rear garden is 100ft x 60ft and has a mixture of patio area, decking area and laid lawn.

Storage shed, gated side access to front.

South facing garden.

Off road parking for two cars.

**Key Terms**

Rainham and Gillingham lie in the Medway, both being circled by charming semi-rural villages. There are several shopping destinations for residents, including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, as well as an abundance of local pubs and restaurants. Both towns are served by well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar.

Rainham and Gillingham have oodles of open space and facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Silver Blades Ice Rink, the Ski & Snowboard centre and Great Lines Heritage Park.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/88107940/639922) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #7434485
- **Address:** 38 Springfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 1YJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2010
- **Work Completed:** 26/05/2010
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1676158
- **Address:** 38 Springfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 1YJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2004
- **Work Completed:** 07/04/2004
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1YJ | £325,000 | 28/04/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 13 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1YJ | £220,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 37 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1YJ | £237,000 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| TOLEDO BUNGALOW TOLEDO PADDOCK, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QJ | £335,000 | 17/01/2022 | Detached |
| 56 MAPLE AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 2NX | £331,400 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £228,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £333,200 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £502,778 (9 Detached, ME7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.4%

## 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):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*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:** £2,802/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.3%
- **10y growth:** 39.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

116 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£325,000 Apr 2021

Price per m²

£2,802/m²

Local average

£502,778 (-35.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,378 of 33,755)

Street crime

600 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Walking distance to Gillingham Train Station
Off-street parking for two cars
Within 0.5 miles of several schools
No chain
Flexible accommodation
Potential to extend (STPP)
1249 sq. ft.
Council Tax Band D (£1760 p/yr)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

If you are looking for a large family home then look no further than this four bedroom detached property conveniently located within walking distance of local amenities and schools.

This great size detached property boasts space and offers flexible accommodation with 2 reception rooms, separate kitchen and conservatory downstairs.

Upstairs you have four double bedrooms and fitted four piece suite family bathroom.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all this property has to offer.

Exterior
The rear garden is 100ft x 60ft and has a mixture of patio area, decking area and laid lawn.
Storage shed, gated side access to front.
South facing garden.
Off road parking for two cars.

Key Terms
Rainham and Gillingham lie in the Medway, both being circled by charming semi-rural villages. There are several shopping destinations for residents, including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, as well as an abundance of local pubs and restaurants. Both towns are served by well-respected schools, including Rainham Mark Grammar.
Rainham and Gillingham have oodles of open space and facilities, including Capstone Country Park, Berengrave Nature Reserve, Riverside Country Park, the Silver Blades Ice Rink, the Ski & Snowboard centre and Great Lines Heritage Park.

Listed by

Rainham

Robinson Jackson

Reference: 88107940

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/12/2020

Current heating cost: £760/year

Potential heating cost: £510/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

Picture No. 02

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7434485

Property Details

Street: 38 Springfield Road

Town: Gillingham

Postcode: ME7 1YJ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 28/06/2010

Work Completed: 26/05/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1676158

Property Details

Street: 38 Springfield Road

Town: Gillingham

Postcode: ME7 1YJ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2004

Work Completed: 07/04/2004

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	28/04/2021 (5 years ago)	£325,000	—

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
Same street 13 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1YJ	£220,000	29/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 37 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 1YJ	£237,000	11/03/2022	Terraced
TOLEDO BUNGALOW TOLEDO PADDOCK, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 4QJ	£335,000	17/01/2022	Detached
56 MAPLE AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME7 2NX	£331,400	20/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £228,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £333,200 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.3%

10y growth 39.3%

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

1y (index) 0.8%

5y (index) 17.2%

10y (index) 43.1%

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: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Portland Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Elm Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Unit 11	0.2 miles
Train station	Gillingham	0.3 miles
Train station	Fort Apache	0.5 miles
University	Unknown	1.9 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	7.6 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	222
Anti-social behaviour	104
Criminal damage and arson	60
Public order	48
Shoplifting	37
Other theft	27
Vehicle crime	27
Drugs	22
Other crime	22
Burglary	14
Possession of weapons	5
Robbery	5
Theft from the person	5
Bicycle theft	2
Total incidents	600

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2023
Saxon Way Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2016
Rivermead School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2014
Barnsole Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2024
Burnt Oak Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,625

Target investor price (1%) £123,700

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).