Property profile

2 Ashurst PlaceRainham

ME8 7JA

Rainham South West

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Map showing 2 Ashurst Place, Rainham, Gillingham

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Estimated sale price

£435,000

Detached sold in Rainham South West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold21 Sept 2006
£290,000Change since last sale: +£145,000 (+50%)
Annualised change
+2.0% per yearMedway annualised change (detached) since 2006: +3.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £421 per sq ft
£430 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£9 per sq ft (+2.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Rainham South West
£595,000Estimate vs local median: −£160,000 (−27%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection16 Feb 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
21 Sept 2006£290,000-

Local market

Property prices in Rainham South West

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £497K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Rainham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainham South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£595,000£421
Semi-Detached41£375,000£403
Terraced24£325,000£364
Flats10£197,500£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainham South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£167,500£295,000£220,000
2017£402,000£187,500£309,750£248,000
2018£428,000£181,000£316,500£256,000
2019£430,000£175,000£310,000£245,000
2020£442,000£127,000£330,000£255,500
2021£500,000£170,250£355,000£305,500
2022£575,000£204,000£385,000£343,750
2023£610,000£312,950£388,000£320,000
2024£497,500£201,750£375,000£307,500
2025£540,000£337,950£375,000£325,000
2026£550,000£197,500£385,000£323,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£282£316£253
2017£324£302£342£280
2018£344£290£319£298
2019£337£295£348£274
2020£348£237£354£281
2021£373£264£366£332
2022£408£316£426£364
2023£399£518£404£376
2024£373£394£387£333
2025£398£506£394£393
2026£442£317£411£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainham South West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 7JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 7JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20269, Orchard Street, Gillingham, ME8 9AASemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Jan 202611, Orchard Street, Gillingham, ME8 9AADetachedFreehold£300,000
05 Jun 20267, The Court Yard, Gillingham, ME8 7HESemi-DetachedFreehold£296,000
24 Jun 2026Flat 30, Bond Lodge, 4 - 22, High Street, Gillingham, ME8 7JEFlatsLeasehold£320,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 34, Bond Lodge, 4 - 22, High Street, Gillingham, ME8 7JEFlatsLeasehold£350,950

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold88 m²£272,500 (2013)
4 Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold91 m²£365,000 (2024)
5, Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold104 m²£420,000 (2020)
6, Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold103 m²£395,000 (2016)
7 Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold114 m²£275,000 (2008)
9 Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold86 m²£257,200 (2021)
10 Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold91 m²£310,000 (2024)
11, Ashurst Place, Rainham, GillinghamFreehold60 m²£165,000 (2011)

Area insights for ME8 7JA

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Overview

Postcode ME8 7JA is located in an urban city, within the Rainham South West area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham South East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year. The median sale price in Rainham South West is £385,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £497,463. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cozenton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Rainham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,101 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rainham South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rainham South East is £59,409 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from ME8 7JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainham South East near ME8 7JA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME8 7JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rainham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Rainham (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME8 7JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCozenton ParkMediumWalking directions to Cozenton Park
0.3 miCherry Tree OrchardMediumWalking directions to Cherry Tree Orchard

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
4,458.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.98(-43%)
Shoplifting
10.11(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.06(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-30%)
Vehicle crime
4.49(+21%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
86.35%
Other White
22
4.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.01%
Pakistani
5
1.12%
African
5
1.12%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
27.82%
Level 3 (A level)
80
22.04%
No qualifications
57
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
32.45%
Owns with a mortgage
57
30.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
28.19%
Other social rented
8
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.19%
Total households: 188

Schools

In the ME8 7JA postcode area, located within Rainham South East, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME8 7JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSports ConnectSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME8 7JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME8 7JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoRainham Shopping Centre, Medway, ME8 7HWWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miKwik StopHigh Street, Medway, ME8 7HZWalking directions to Kwik Stop
0.1 miCollards News and Off LicenceStation Road, Medway, ME8 7RSWalking directions to Collards News and Off Licence
0.2 miHarry's Convenience storeStation Road, Medway, ME8 7PHWalking directions to Harry's Convenience store
0.2 miRainham Post Office and Convenience119-121 High Street, Rainham, ME8 8ANWalking directions to Rainham Post Office and Convenience