Property profile

53 Layfield Road

ME7 2QY

Gillingham North

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Map showing 53 Layfield Road, Gillingham

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Estimated sale price

£260,000

Terraced sold in Gillingham North

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 Jan 2023
£240,000Change since last sale: +£19,000 (+8.1%)
Annualised change
+2.1% per yearMedway annualised change (terraced) since 2023: −0.1% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £304 per sq ft
£294 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£10 per sq ft (−3.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Gillingham North
£253,000Estimate vs local median: +£6,000 (+2.5%)
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 / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area82 m² / 883 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Apr 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jan 2023£240,000+63%
30 May 2014£147,000+60%
22 Feb 2013£92,000+92%
08 Nov 1999£48,000-

Local market

Property prices in Gillingham North

Median price: £247,250
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 156
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £286K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £247,250 (about £306 per square foot) in Gillingham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £712,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gillingham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£345,000£346
Detached5£325,000£403
Terraced101£253,000£304
Flats34£165,000£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gillingham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324,250£187,500£206,000£190,000
2017£286,500£188,325£240,000£195,000
2018£374,750£183,000£250,000£210,000
2019£270,000£185,000£267,500£210,000
2020£300,000£178,750£244,000£205,000
2021£325,000£230,000£257,000£235,250
2022£341,375£210,000£283,000£256,000
2023£350,000£195,600£281,250£255,000
2024£395,000£182,000£292,500£251,500
2025£325,000£160,000£342,500£265,000
2026£215,000£173,500£350,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£374£238£232
2017£339£352£289£241
2018£267£313£275£250
2019£352£349£274£248
2020£364£307£347£246
2021£348£348£298£280
2022£373£352£320£297
2023£355£338£315£306
2024£346£307£339£300
2025£403£312£328£310
2026£454£292£335£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gillingham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gillingham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 2QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202563, Layfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QYTerracedFreehold£299,000
22 Oct 202535, Layfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QYTerracedFreehold£240,000
29 Apr 202674, Layfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QZTerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Mar 202632, Layfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QZTerracedFreehold£100,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 2, Tadley Court, Court Lodge Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QXFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
5 Layfield Road, Gillingham, GillinghamFreehold75 m²£194,000 (2017)
13, Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold73 m²£124,000 (2006)
17, Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold88 m²£15,000 (1995)
19 Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold166 m²£220,000 (2019)
21, Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold95 m²£195,000 (2018)
25, Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold45 m²£141,000 (2007)
27 Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold92 m²£92,570 (2013)
29 Layfield Road, Gillingham, GillinghamFreehold89 m²£193,000 (2021)
33 Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold119 m²£225,000 (2018)
35 Layfield Road, GillinghamFreehold90 m²£240,000 (2025)

Area insights for ME7 2QY

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Overview

Postcode ME7 2QY is located in an urban city, within the Gillingham North area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham North East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year. The median sale price in Gillingham North is £247,250 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £209,625 and £286,250. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Strand Lido and Leisure Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gillingham North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Gillingham North East is £54,842 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from ME7 2QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillingham North East near ME7 2QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME7 2QY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Gillingham (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME7 2QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Strand Lido and Leisure ParkLargeWalking directions to The Strand Lido and Leisure Park
0.4 miQueen Elizabeth FieldsLargeWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth Fields
0.5 miHillyfields Community ParkMediumWalking directions to Hillyfields Community Park

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
1,723.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.12(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.4(+98%)
Drugs
10.63(+285%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
387
81.47%
Other White
25
5.26%
African
19
4%
Other Asian
6
1.26%
Caribbean
6
1.26%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
28.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
77
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
75
19.23%
No qualifications
53
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
44.97%
Owns outright
45
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
22.22%
Other social rented
10
5.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.65%
Total households: 189

Schools

In the ME7 2QY postcode area, located within Gillingham North East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME7 2QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableRivermead SchoolAcademy special converter
0.3 miPrimarySaxon Way Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME7 2QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME7 2QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Corner Shop1 Court Lodge Road, Gillingham, ME7 2QUWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.3 miGrange Road Stores163 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2TLWalking directions to Grange Road Stores
0.4 miBon Bon (Medway)63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SDWalking directions to Bon Bon (Medway)
0.5 miTesco ExpressPier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZWalking directions to Tesco Express