Property profile

261 Wigmore Road

ME8 0LZ

Hempstead & Wigmore

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Map showing 261 Wigmore Road, Gillingham

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Estimated sale price

£610,000

Detached sold in Hempstead & Wigmore

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 sold23 Mar 2026
£575,000Change since last sale: +£33,000 (+5.8%)
Annualised change
+12% per yearMedway annualised change (detached) since 2026: +1.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £404 per sq ft
£390 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£14 per sq ft (−3.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Hempstead & Wigmore
£575,000Estimate vs local median: +£33,000 (+5.8%)
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 period1930-1949
Floor area145 m² / 1,561 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection18 Dec 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 Mar 2026£575,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hempstead & Wigmore

Median price: £440,000
Price per sq ft: £421
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £316K – £553K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £421 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
Detached45£575,000£404
Semi-Detached31£395,000£418
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 0LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 0LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2026257, Wigmore Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LZDetachedFreehold£610,000
08 May 2026267, Wigmore Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LZDetachedFreehold£860,000
23 Mar 2026261, Wigmore Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LZDetachedFreehold£575,000
18 Jul 2025290, Wigmore Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
30 Apr 2025301, Wigmore Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
242, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold55 m²£168,000 (2013)
244, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold123 m²£272,000 (2015)
246, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold70 m²£275,000 (2014)
250, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold115 m²£415,000 (2016)
253, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold188 m²£330,000 (2013)
255, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold206 m²£440,000 (2009)
256 Wigmore Road, Gillingham-77 m²-
257 Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold187 m²£610,000 (2026)
258, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold169 m²£529,000 (2019)
260, Wigmore Road, GillinghamFreehold80 m²£382,500 (2012)

Area insights for ME8 0LZ

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Overview

Postcode ME8 0LZ 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 average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 £440,000 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,497 and £552,500. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,014 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from ME8 0LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hempstead & Wigmore near ME8 0LZ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
2,496.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.66(+198%)
Shoplifting
25.84(+224%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.03(-43%)
Other theft
9.01(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
87.42%
Indian
16
4.91%
Chinese
8
2.45%
Other
5
1.53%
Other Asian
3
0.92%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
32.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.18%
No qualifications
38
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
62.88%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.85%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.76%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Schools

In the ME8 0LZ postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME8 0LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryDeanwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHempstead Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME8 0LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME8 0LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sHempstead Valley Drive, Gillingham, ME7 3PDWalking directions to Sainsbury's