# 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 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/88107940/639906) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/88107940/639907) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/88107940/639908) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/88107940/639909) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/88107940/639910) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/88107940/639911) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/88107940/639912) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/88107940/639913) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/88107940/639914) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/88107940/639915) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/88107940/639916) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/88107940/639917) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/88107940/639918) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/88107940/639919) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/88107940/639920) - Picture No. 18 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/88107940/639921) - Picture No. 02 ## 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)