Edwards Close, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME8 0PB.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Edwards Close, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Sep 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £397,333. Average sale prices rose from £322,000 in 2016 to £432,500 in 2025 (+34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Edwards Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Edwards Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £397,333 | 3 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Edwards Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 3 Sep 2025 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 23 Jan 2025 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 24 Oct 2023 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 14 Feb 2023 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 28 Jun 2021 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 24 Jul 2020 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 5 Dec 2019 | £362,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 14 Sep 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 6 Sep 2016 | £354,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Edwards Close ME8 0PB | 15 Jan 2016 | £290,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Edwards Close | £340,000 (Sep 2018) → £445,000 (Sep 2025) | +31% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Edwards Close
Crime
112 crimes were reported within about a mile of Edwards Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Edwards Close 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 Edwards Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Community Primary School 670 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Parkwood Primary School 476 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Deanwood Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hempstead Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hempstead Infant School 251 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rainham School for Girls 1,622 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Howard School 1,471 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | 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 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Chatham station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tanglewood Close (adj, Bredhurst Road) 1 min walk
- Drewery Drive West (opp, Bredhurst Road) 2 min walk
- Drewery Drive West (adj, Bredhurst Road) 2 min walk
- Tanglewood Close (opp, Bredhurst Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wigmore Medical Centre
114 Woodside, Wigmore, Gillingham · 0.2 mi - Parkwood Family Practice
119 Long Catlis Road, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.5 mi - Long Catlis Road Surgery
Parkwood Health Centre, Long Catlis Road, Rainham · 0.5 mi - Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery
53A-53B Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Rainham Parkwood Green · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rainham - Parkwood Green · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hempstead · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hempstead Valley · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Phoenix Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Fenns Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Hempstead Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wigmore Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Kentendo (maidstone Road) · 0.3 mi
- Toothcare Dental · 0.3 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 672 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.2% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Edwards Close
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Who lives around Edwards Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.7% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 34.7% | 43% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.3% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.9% | 25.6% |
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.9% | 28.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.7% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 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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