Property profile

49Norman Close

ME8 0TQ

Hempstead & Wigmore

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Map showing 49, Norman Close, Gillingham

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Estimated sale price

£405,000

Semi-Detached sold in Hempstead & Wigmore

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold16 Aug 2017
£342,999Change since last sale: +£64,000 (+19%)
Annualised change
+1.9% per yearMedway annualised change (semi-detached) since 2017: +2.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £444 per sq ft
£425 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£20 per sq ft (−4.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Hempstead & Wigmore
£402,500Estimate vs local median: +£4,000 (+1.1%)
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 period1967-1975
Floor area89 m² / 958 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection28 Mar 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Aug 2017£342,999-

Local market

Property prices in Hempstead & Wigmore

Median price: £435,000
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £337K – £575K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £422 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
Detached48£582,500£407
Semi-Detached36£402,500£444
Terraced17£280,000£450
Flats4£172,500£356

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£138,000£372,000£297,500
2026£595,000£172,500£402,500£280,000
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£276£432£444
2026£411£356£444£445
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 0TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME8 0TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202564, Norman Close, Gillingham, ME8 0TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£318,000
27 Aug 202581, Norman Close, Gillingham, ME8 0TQDetachedFreehold£375,000
27 May 202552, Norman Close, Gillingham, ME8 0TQTerracedFreehold£340,000
17 Apr 202551, Norman Close, Gillingham, ME8 0TQTerracedFreehold£365,000
11 Feb 202617, Wildwood Glade, Gillingham, ME7 3SXDetachedFreehold£760,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
40, Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold77 m²£250,000 (2017)
41 Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold72 m²£175,000 (2009)
42 Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold84 m²£199,995 (2005)
43 Norman Close, Gillingham-84 m²-
48, Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold81 m²£217,000 (2013)
50, Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold75 m²£325,000 (2017)
51 Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold78 m²£365,000 (2025)
52 Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold92 m²£340,000 (2025)
56, Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold131 m²£387,500 (2021)
57 Norman Close, GillinghamFreehold85 m²£335,000 (2023)

Area insights for ME8 0TQ

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Overview

Postcode ME8 0TQ 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 21.5 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 £435,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £337,000 and £575,000. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent), about 2 miles away. There are 6 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
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,754 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hempstead & Wigmore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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 190 ft away from ME8 0TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME8 0TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWigmore ParkMediumWalking directions to Wigmore Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
4,270 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.93(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.39(-63%)
Vehicle crime
1.79(-52%)
Other theft
1.19(-79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
92.65%
African
5
1.84%
Indian
4
1.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.47%
Arab
3
1.1%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.37%
No qualifications
50
21.93%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
51.4%
Owns with a mortgage
42
39.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.61%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Schools

In the ME8 0TQ postcode area, located within Hempstead & Wigmore, there are 6 primary and 0 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 ME8 0TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryHempstead Junior SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryHempstead Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryFairview Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME8 0TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME8 0TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sHempstead Valley Drive, Gillingham, ME7 3PDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miWigmore & Hempstead NewsagentWigmore Road, Medway, ME8 0SPWalking directions to Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent
0.5 miBest-oneHoath Lane, Medway, ME8 0BFWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miCo-op Food142 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QEWalking directions to Co-op Food