Poppyfields, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SP8 4TH.
At a glance
15 property sales on Poppyfields, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 11 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £310,722. Average sale prices rose from £244,500 in 2020 to £323,500 in 2025 (+32%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Poppyfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poppyfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SP8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,722 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £272,250 | 11 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Poppyfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 11 Mar 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 28 Feb 2025 | £362,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 15 Sep 2023 | £332,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 6 Apr 2023 | £326,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 12 May 2022 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 14 Jan 2022 | £374,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 10 Jan 2022 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 27 Aug 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 30 Jun 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 8 Jun 2021 | £292,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 1 Mar 2021 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 18 Nov 2020 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 28 Oct 2020 | £258,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 8 Jul 2020 | £252,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Poppyfields SP8 4TH | 18 Mar 2020 | £237,500 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Poppyfields
Crime
40 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poppyfields 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 | 15 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| 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
Poppyfields is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area Flood alert area
- Upper Stour and tributaries Flood alert 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 Poppyfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Wyke Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Gillingham (Dorset) station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Poppyfields Road (SE-bound, Gyllas Way) 2 min walk
- Poppyfields Road (NW-bound, Gyllas Way) 3 min walk
- Highgrove (N-bound, Highgrove) 3 min walk
- Highgrove (S-bound, Highgrove) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gillingham Medical Practice
Barn Surgery, Newbury, Gillingham · 0.9 mi - Silton Surgery
The Surgery, Gillingham Road, Gillingham · 2.5 mi - Mere Surgery
Dark Lane, Mere, Warminster · 3.0 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+) | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in SP8
- Lakeside Drive£315k
- Newbury£116k
- Barnaby Mead£474k
- Wyke Road£594k
- Shaftesbury Road£330k
- Bay Road£380k
- Oake Woods£182k
- King Edmund Court£127k
- Maple Way£214k
- Peacemarsh£242k
- Newbury£160k
- King John Road£284k