Downsview Drive, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SP8 4RL.
At a glance
11 property sales on Downsview Drive, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £243,750. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £244,405. That is 21% below the Gillingham average of £310,075 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Downsview Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SP8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £244,405 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Downsview Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 26 Jun 2026 | £257,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 14 Nov 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 21 Feb 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 13 Dec 2024 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 25 Oct 2023 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 30 Nov 2022 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 16 Sep 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 22 Feb 2022 | £239,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 19 Nov 2021 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 1 Sep 2020 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Downsview Drive SP8 4RL | 13 Jul 2020 | £201,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Downsview Drive | £240,000 (Oct 2023) → £257,500 (Jun 2026) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Downsview Drive | £275,000 (Sep 2022) → £270,000 (Dec 2024) | -2% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downsview Drive
Crime
43 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downsview Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downsview Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area Flood alert area
- Upper Stour and tributaries Flood alert area
- Shreen Water at Gillingham Flood warning area
- Upper Stour from Gillingham to Hammoon Flood warning area
- Shreen Water from Colesbrook to Bay Bridge Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downsview Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wyke Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bourne Way (NE-bound, Claremont Avenue) 1 min walk
- Downsview Drive (E-bound, Claremont Avenue) 2 min walk
- Downsview Drive (W-bound, Claremont Avenue) 2 min walk
- Bourne Way (SW-bound, Claremont Avenue) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gillingham Medical Practice
Barn Surgery, Newbury, Gillingham · 0.8 mi - Silton Surgery
The Surgery, Gillingham Road, Gillingham · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 973 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,263 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
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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