Lonsdale Drive, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME8 9JW, ME8 9HZ, ME8 9JN.
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At a glance
124 property sales on Lonsdale Drive, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £375,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £333,356. Average sale prices rose from £289,800 in 2016 to £378,571 in 2026 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% above the Gillingham average of £328,493 over the same period. 20 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 20 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 70% semi-detached, 21% terraced, 9% detached. Recorded sale prices on Lonsdale Drive range from £122,060 to £465,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 230 streets in Gillingham with at least two sales in the last year, Lonsdale Drive ranks 46th for average price.
House prices on Lonsdale Drive 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 128 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 87 | £333,356 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 26 | £274,947 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 11 | £383,045 | 17 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Lonsdale Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 29 Jul 2026 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 221, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 23 Jul 2026 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 330, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JX | 1 Jun 2026 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 245, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 31 Mar 2026 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 152, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HX | 23 Mar 2026 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 319, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 23 Jan 2026 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 250, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 16 Jan 2026 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 262, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JT | 30 Oct 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 218, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JN | 23 Oct 2025 | £387,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 200, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JN | 13 Oct 2025 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 339, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JX | 13 Oct 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JB | 10 Oct 2025 | £412,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 233, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 3 Oct 2025 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 286, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 2 Sep 2025 | £130,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 109, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JB | 27 Aug 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 198, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JN | 27 Aug 2025 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 116, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JA | 22 Aug 2025 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 149, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HX | 31 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 125, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JB | 14 Jul 2025 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 235, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 4 Jul 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 315, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 23 May 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 123, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JB | 17 Apr 2025 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 133A, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JB | 17 Apr 2025 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 305, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 25 Mar 2025 | £315,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 65, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HY | 24 Jan 2025 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 167, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 19 Dec 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 138, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JA | 18 Dec 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 240, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 29 Nov 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 192, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JN | 1 Nov 2024 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 209, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 6 Sep 2024 | £293,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HZ | 9 Jul 2024 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HY | 26 Apr 2024 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HZ | 28 Mar 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 252, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 16 Feb 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HZ | 14 Feb 2024 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 193, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 9 Feb 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 173, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 26 Jan 2024 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 317, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 5 Jan 2024 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 255, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 17 Nov 2023 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 100, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HZ | 3 Nov 2023 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 153, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HX | 18 Aug 2023 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 271, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JT | 4 Aug 2023 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 323, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 17 Mar 2023 | £427,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 84, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HZ | 24 Feb 2023 | £310,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 259, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JP | 25 Jan 2023 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 59, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HY | 16 Dec 2022 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 177, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JW | 17 Nov 2022 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 309, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JU | 13 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 150, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9HX | 16 Sep 2022 | £362,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 263, Lonsdale Drive ME8 9JT | 7 Jul 2022 | £450,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 231, Lonsdale Drive | £328,000 (Nov 2018) → £420,000 (Jul 2026) | +28% over 8 yrs |
| 221, Lonsdale Drive | £315,000 (Nov 2019) → £375,000 (Jul 2026) | +19% over 7 yrs |
| 319, Lonsdale Drive | £345,000 (Nov 2020) → £430,000 (Jan 2026) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 339, Lonsdale Drive | £272,500 (Oct 2017) → £350,000 (Oct 2025) | +28% over 8 yrs |
| 198, Lonsdale Drive | £257,000 (Sep 2019) → £305,000 (Aug 2025) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 116, Lonsdale Drive | £300,000 (Jun 2018) → £380,000 (Aug 2025) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 305, Lonsdale Drive | £292,500 (Aug 2021) → £315,000 (Mar 2025) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 32, Lonsdale Drive | £245,000 (Sep 2021) → £280,000 (Mar 2024) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 30, Lonsdale Drive | £350,000 (Jun 2021) → £375,000 (Feb 2024) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 153, Lonsdale Drive | £285,000 (Mar 2021) → £400,000 (Aug 2023) | +40% over 2 yrs |
| 84, Lonsdale Drive | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £310,500 (Feb 2023) | +48% over 7 yrs |
| 59, Lonsdale Drive | £278,000 (Sep 2018) → £310,000 (Dec 2022) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 177, Lonsdale Drive | £330,000 (Nov 2016) → £435,000 (Nov 2022) | +32% over 6 yrs |
| 150, Lonsdale Drive | £306,000 (Jul 2019) → £362,500 (Sep 2022) | +18% over 3 yrs |
| 263, Lonsdale Drive | £360,000 (Dec 2017) → £450,000 (Jul 2022) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 202, Lonsdale Drive | £315,000 (Mar 2020) → £375,000 (Apr 2022) | +19% over 2 yrs |
| 229, Lonsdale Drive | £235,000 (Oct 2016) → £342,500 (Jun 2021) | +46% over 5 yrs |
| 214, Lonsdale Drive | £275,000 (Jun 2016) → £315,000 (Jan 2020) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 265, Lonsdale Drive | £345,000 (Jul 2016) → £360,000 (Mar 2019) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| 225, Lonsdale Drive | £278,000 (Feb 2016) → £295,000 (Nov 2018) | +6% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lonsdale Drive
Crime
134 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lonsdale Drive 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 | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lonsdale Drive 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 Lonsdale Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miers Court Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 363 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Margaret's Infant School 312 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Parkwood Primary School 476 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Howard School 1,471 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rainham School for Girls 1,622 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Fairview Community Primary School 670 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Riverside Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Newington station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Arthur Road (adj, Lonsdale Drive) 1 min walk
- Arthur Road (opp, Lonsdale Drive) 1 min walk
- Ploughmans Way West (opp, Lonsdale Drive) 1 min walk
- Ploughmans Way West (adj, Lonsdale Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery
53A-53B Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.4 mi - 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 - Long Catlis Road Surgery
Parkwood Health Centre, Long Catlis Road, Rainham · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Rainham Shopping Centre Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Asda PFS Asda Rainham High Street Petrol Filling Station · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Rainham Parkwood Green · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rainham - Parkwood Green · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Mediclinic Pharmacy Rainham · 0.6 mi
- Fenns Chemist · 0.7 mi
- Phoenix Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Portman Smile Clinic Rainham · 0.5 mi
- Maidstone Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- The Rainham Dental Surgery · 0.6 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 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 562 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,420 |
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 Lonsdale Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 43% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.1% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.5% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 19.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.2% | 28.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 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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