Property profile

4 Chaffinch Close

Map showing 4, Chaffinch Close, Chatham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£175,000

Terraced sold in Princes Park

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 sold27 Sept 1996
£29,000Change since last sale: +£147,000 (+508%)
Annualised change
+6.2% per yearMedway annualised change (terraced) since 1996: +6.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £399 per sq ft
£385 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£15 per sq ft (−3.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Princes Park
£280,000Estimate vs local median: −£104,000 (−37%)
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 / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area43 m² / 458 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Jun 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Sept 1996£29,000-3%
02 Aug 1995£30,000-

Local market

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price: £297,500
Price per sq ft: £399
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £370K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £399 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£442,500£394
Semi-Detached30£304,000£427
Terraced55£280,000£399
Flats4£123,750£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,600£122,000£245,000£205,000
2017£350,000£126,500£237,500£210,000
2018£360,000£90,000£250,000£210,000
2019£362,500£110,000£250,000£212,500
2020£382,000£87,500£267,000£224,500
2021£407,500£139,250£272,000£235,000
2022£444,000£115,000£300,500£258,000
2023£405,000£120,000£308,500£270,000
2024£430,000£116,250£341,250£270,000
2025£450,000£106,000£305,000£278,000
2026£400,000£132,500£290,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£258£296£306
2017£312£232£335£308
2018£339£170£342£328
2019£322£205£349£322
2020£345£185£340£325
2021£364£250£360£363
2022£412£232£429£397
2023£402£273£430£398
2024£380£201£382£399
2025£375£189£402£381
2026£408£385£457£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME5 7RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME5 7RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 202532, Chaffinch Close, Chatham, ME5 7RGTerracedFreehold£280,000
15 May 202632, Flamingo Close, Chatham, ME5 7RFTerracedFreehold£212,500
19 Feb 20262, Flamingo Close, Chatham, ME5 7RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
16 Jan 20264, Flamingo Close, Chatham, ME5 7RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000
04 Dec 202523, Flamingo Close, Chatham, ME5 7RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold68 m²£210,000 (2019)
6, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold45 m²£146,000 (2016)
7, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold63 m²£265,000 (2022)
8, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold44 m²£112,550 (2014)
9, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold43 m²£24,000 (1996)
10 Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold43 m²£158,500 (2017)
11, Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold54 m²£190,000 (2019)
12 Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold41 m²£106,000 (2013)
14 Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold44 m²£109,500 (2007)
15 Chaffinch Close, ChathamFreehold45 m²£195,000 (2024)

Area insights for ME5 7RG

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Overview

Postcode ME5 7RG is located in an urban city, within the Princes Park area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Settington area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Settington is £62,659 per year. The median sale price in Princes Park is £297,500 (around £399 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £370,000. The nearest station is Chatham, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Settington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,251 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Settington has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Settington is £62,659 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Settington near ME5 7RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
7,706.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.81(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.74(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.7(+4%)
Vehicle crime
3.35(-10%)
Other theft
3.35(-40%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
84.72%
Other White
12
4.17%
African
6
2.08%
Caribbean
5
1.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.39%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
55
24.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20.63%
No qualifications
29
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
54.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.01%
Owns outright
18
13.74%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Schools

In the ME5 7RG postcode area, located within Settington, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME5 7RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWayfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBradfields AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe RowansAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME5 7RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME5 7RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest in CostWayfield Road, Medway, ME5 0HDWalking directions to Best in Cost
0.2 miCostcutter173-175 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miWayfield Local161 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HDWalking directions to Wayfield Local
0.3 miMorrisonsPrinces Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miSparChurchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0DEWalking directions to Spar