Property profile

8 Meadowdown CloseHempstead

ME7 3SU

Hempstead & Wigmore

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Map showing 8 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, Gillingham

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Estimated sale price

£225,000

Terraced sold in Hempstead & Wigmore

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Jun 2009
£118,000Change since last sale: +£108,000 (+91%)
Annualised change
+3.8% per yearMedway annualised change (terraced) since 2009: +4.9% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £451 per sq ft
£488 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£37 per sq ft (+8.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Hempstead & Wigmore
£275,000Estimate vs local median: −£49,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Enclosed End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area43 m² / 463 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 May 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jun 2009£118,000+20%
31 Jul 2003£98,500+105%
07 Jun 1998£48,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hempstead & Wigmore

Median price: £437,500
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £317K – £560K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £425 per square foot) in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,027,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£575,000£404
Semi-Detached30£395,000£430
Terraced17£275,000£451
Flats2£215,000£370

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hempstead & Wigmore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,000£289,750£307,500£228,000
2017£452,500£170,000£340,000£265,000
2018£517,500£127,500£344,900£241,000
2019£475,000£142,500£346,250£230,000
2020£560,000£147,500£341,250£250,000
2021£548,750£187,500£366,250£265,000
2022£590,000£155,000£395,000£327,500
2023£667,500£173,000£385,000£299,995
2024£490,000£175,000£367,500£288,000
2025£557,000£136,000£373,500£297,500
2026£575,000£170,000£395,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£263£334£347
2017£339£297£357£342
2018£342£253£354£358
2019£342£254£347£369
2020£342£298£376£400
2021£359£278£375£359
2022£398£294£413£411
2023£400£335£432£421
2024£394£300£425£388
2025£393£281£438£444
2026£411£343£418£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hempstead & Wigmore in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 3SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 3SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20256, Meadowdown Close, Gillingham, ME7 3SUTerracedFreehold£223,000
11 Feb 202617, Wildwood Glade, Gillingham, ME7 3SXDetachedFreehold£760,000
11 Sept 20254, Wildwood Glade, Gillingham, ME7 3SXDetachedFreehold£555,000
23 Mar 20266, Medlar Grove, Gillingham, ME7 3RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
30 Jul 202597A, Birch Grove, Gillingham, ME7 3RESemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
6 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold44 m²£223,000 (2025)
12 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold43 m²£215,000 (2024)
13, Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold73 m²£110,000 (2001)
14 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold43 m²£190,000 (2019)
15 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold70 m²£170,000 (2012)
16, Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold43 m²£138,000 (2014)
17, Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold104 m²£320,000 (2022)
18, Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, Gillingham-123 m²-
19 Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold113 m²£430,000 (2025)
20, Meadowdown Close, Hempstead, GillinghamFreehold89 m²£77,000 (1998)

Area insights for ME7 3SU

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Overview

Postcode ME7 3SU is located in an urban city, within the Hempstead & Wigmore area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Hempstead & Wigmore area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hempstead & Wigmore is £66,899 per year. The median sale price in Hempstead & Wigmore is £437,500 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,996 and £560,000. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wigmore Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hempstead & Wigmore is £66,899 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from ME7 3SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Hempstead & Wigmore near ME7 3SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME7 3SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWigmore ParkMediumWalking directions to Wigmore Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
4,834.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.96(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-50%)
Drugs
3.2(+16%)
Vehicle crime
2.56(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
89.9%
Indian
9
2.93%
Other White
7
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.98%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
59
22.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
21.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.4%
Apprenticeship
23
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40.3%
Owns outright
46
34.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Schools

In the ME7 3SU postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME7 3SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHempstead Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHempstead Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFairview Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME7 3SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 3SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sHempstead Valley Drive, Gillingham, ME7 3PDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miCo-op Food142 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QEWalking directions to Co-op Food