Helms Way, Chatham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME5 8FR.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Helms Way, Chatham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £210,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £200,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% flat, 20% terraced, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Helms Way range from £180,000 to £335,000. 28% of homes sold here were freehold and 72% leasehold.
House prices on Helms Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Helms Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 28% freehold and 72% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £200,500 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 3 | £321,667 | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £335,000 | 3 Oct 2017 |
Sold prices on Helms Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 6 Nov 2025 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 1 Aug 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 22 Apr 2022 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 30 Apr 2018 | £205,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 15, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 15 Feb 2018 | £200,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 14, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 31 Jan 2018 | £200,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 31 Jan 2018 | £185,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 12 Jan 2018 | £315,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 5 Jan 2018 | £185,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 13, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 20 Dec 2017 | £200,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 12, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 14 Dec 2017 | £180,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 10, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 8 Dec 2017 | £185,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 23 Nov 2017 | £325,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 17 Nov 2017 | £205,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 26 Oct 2017 | £205,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 24 Oct 2017 | £325,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 3 Oct 2017 | £335,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Helms Way ME5 8FR | 1 Sep 2017 | £335,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Helms Way | £205,000 (Oct 2017) → £210,000 (Nov 2025) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| 13, Helms Way | £200,000 (Dec 2017) → £230,000 (Aug 2023) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 8, Helms Way | £185,000 (Jan 2018) → £205,000 (Apr 2022) | +11% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Helms Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School 385 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Greenacre School 747 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oaklands School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| PGW Partnership of Greenacre and Walderslade | Sixth form centres | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Walderslade Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Walderslade School 697 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lordswood School 409 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chatham station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Rochester station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Downland Walk (opp, Princes Avenue) 1 min walk
- Scotby Avenue (adj, Prince Charles Avenue) 2 min walk
- Peacock Rise (opp, Princes Avenue) 2 min walk
- Downland Walk (adj, Princes Avenue) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- King George Road Surgery
52A King George Road, Chatham · 0.6 mi - Reach Healthcare
Walderslade Village Surgery, 62A Robin Hood Lane, Chatham · 0.8 mi - The Churchill Clinic
94 Churchill Avenue, Chatham · 0.9 mi - Maidstone Road Surgery
262 Maidstone Road, Chatham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Wayfield Chatham · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Chatham · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chatham Admirals Walks · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chatham Vic Cross Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Morrisons Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Merlin Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Fenns Chemist · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Medway Dental Care · 0.5 mi
- Kent Smile Studio · 0.6 mi
- Lavender Dental Care · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 581 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,631 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 92% |
Share of homes across Medway with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Helms Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 84.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.1% | 5.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 43% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.5% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.4% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.7% | 15.9% |
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.9% | 28.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.3% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.8% | 19.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Medway.
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