Lydfords Lane, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SP8 4NJ.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Lydfords Lane, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £364,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £454,000. Recorded sale prices on Lydfords Lane range from £364,000 to £560,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lydfords Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lydfords Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SP8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £454,000 | 28 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Lydfords Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane End, Lydfords Lane SP8 4NJ | 28 Nov 2025 | £364,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Bells Cottage, Lydfords Lane SP8 4NJ | 4 Dec 2023 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Buffalo, Lydfords Lane SP8 4NJ | 17 Nov 2023 | £336,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The School, Lydfords Lane SP8 4NJ | 22 May 2020 | £438,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Lydfords Lane
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lydfords Lane 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 | 13 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Lydfords Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Gillingham Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 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
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pound Lane (N-bound, Pound Lane) 2 min walk
- Pound Lane (S-bound, Pound Lane) 2 min walk
- Primary School (E-bound, Deane Avenue) 4 min walk
- Primary School (W-bound, Deane Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gillingham Medical Practice
Barn Surgery, Newbury, Gillingham · 0.9 mi - Silton Surgery
The Surgery, Gillingham Road, Gillingham · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Gillingham · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Gillingham · 0.7 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Gillingham Supermarket · 0.8 mi
- Lidl Lidl Gillingham · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Gillingham Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Peacemarsh Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Winning Smiles · 0.8 mi
- Mydentist - Lanark Villas - Gillingham · 0.9 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 759 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,643 |
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 | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset 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 Lydfords Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.6% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 34.4% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.9% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31% | 31.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 13.7% |
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 Dorset.
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