Batsman Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME8 7FH, ME8 7GF.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Batsman Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £330,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £324,167. Average sale prices fell from £454,738 in 2020 to £330,000 in 2026 (-27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% semi-detached, 40% detached. Recorded sale prices on Batsman Avenue range from £290,000 to £510,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 230 streets in Gillingham with at least two sales in the last year, Batsman Avenue ranks 78th for average price.
House prices on Batsman Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all ME8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 18 | £324,167 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 12 | £420,954 | 24 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Batsman Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 18 Jun 2026 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 23 Jan 2026 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 13 Oct 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 19 Sep 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 24 Jun 2025 | £382,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 21 Nov 2024 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 2 Mar 2023 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 9 Jun 2022 | £419,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 27 May 2022 | £428,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 14 Jan 2022 | £399,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 23 Dec 2021 | £429,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 23 Dec 2021 | £309,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 23 Dec 2021 | £309,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 4 Oct 2021 | £399,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 20 Aug 2021 | £389,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 20 Aug 2021 | £389,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 18 Aug 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 13 Aug 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 30 Jun 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 28 May 2021 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 28 May 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 20 May 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 30 Apr 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 30 Apr 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 28 Apr 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 31 Mar 2021 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 10 Dec 2020 | £469,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 27 Aug 2020 | £399,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 26 Jun 2020 | £510,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Batsman Avenue ME8 7GF | 28 Feb 2020 | £440,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Batsman Avenue ME8 7FH | 28 Sep 2018 | £15,300,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Batsman Avenue | £295,000 (Aug 2021) → £325,000 (Jun 2026) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Batsman Avenue | £295,000 (Apr 2021) → £335,000 (Jan 2026) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| 12, Batsman Avenue | £290,000 (Apr 2021) → £330,000 (Oct 2025) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 25, Batsman Avenue | £295,000 (Jun 2021) → £335,000 (Mar 2023) → £350,000 (Sep 2025) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 23, Batsman Avenue | £389,000 (Aug 2021) → £382,500 (Jun 2025) | -2% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Batsman Avenue | £399,950 (Aug 2020) → £420,000 (Nov 2024) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 7, Batsman Avenue | £15,300,000 (Sep 2018) → £309,000 (Dec 2021) | -98% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Batsman Avenue
Crime
140 crimes were reported within about a mile of Batsman Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Batsman Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Medway and Medway estuary Flood alert area
- Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain Flood alert 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 Batsman Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School 1,568 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Margaret's Infant School 312 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 363 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Riverside Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Howard School 1,471 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rainham School for Girls 1,622 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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
- Rainham (Kent) station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Newington station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkfield Road (opp, Childscroft Road) 3 min walk
- Parkfield Road (adj, Childscroft Road) 3 min walk
- Berengrave Lane (SW-bound, Berengrave Lane) 3 min walk
- Berengrave Lane (NE-bound, Berengrave Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Thames Ave Surgery
2 Thames Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.5 mi - Orchard Family Practice
The Red Suite, 103-107 High Street, Gillingham · 0.6 mi - Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery
53A-53B Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.6 mi - Pump Lane Surgery
13 Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Rainham Shopping Centre Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Asda PFS Asda Rainham High Street Petrol Filling Station · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Gillingham · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Twydall Green · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Mediclinic Pharmacy Rainham · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- J Spensley · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Doctors Surgery · 0.4 mi
- The Rainham Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Maidstone Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 766 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,811 |
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 Batsman Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.5% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 38.6% | 43% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.6% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.7% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.2% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.3% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.7% | 28.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.8% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.3% | 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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