Northumberland Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME8 7JZ, ME8 7JY.
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At a glance
43 property sales on Northumberland Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £427,667. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £341,618. Average sale prices rose from £279,375 in 2016 to £427,667 in 2026 (+53%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 30% above the Gillingham average of £328,493 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% semi-detached, 12% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Northumberland Avenue range from £242,500 to £465,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 230 streets in Gillingham with at least two sales in the last year, Northumberland Avenue ranks 23rd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Northumberland 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 45 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 38 | £341,618 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £334,200 | 4 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Northumberland Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 4 Aug 2026 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 15 Apr 2026 | £428,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 13 Jan 2026 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 25 Sep 2025 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 19 Aug 2025 | £303,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 6 Aug 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 26 Jun 2025 | £358,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 20 Jun 2025 | £372,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 12 Jun 2025 | £423,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 28 Mar 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 25 Oct 2024 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 16 Jul 2024 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 12 Jul 2024 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 9 May 2024 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 19 Apr 2024 | £347,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 69, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 28 Nov 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 6 Oct 2023 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 17 Nov 2022 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 27 Oct 2022 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 15 Jun 2022 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 21 Jan 2022 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 1 Dec 2021 | £343,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 29 Jun 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 24 Jun 2021 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 15 Jan 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 6 Nov 2020 | £287,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 12 Jun 2020 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 16 Dec 2019 | £272,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 82, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 23 Aug 2019 | £283,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 5 Apr 2019 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 27 Nov 2018 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 17 Aug 2018 | £284,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 17 Aug 2018 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 13 Jun 2018 | £297,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 7 Jun 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 26 Apr 2018 | £308,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 21 Mar 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 5 Jan 2018 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 2 Nov 2017 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 20 Oct 2017 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 30 Jun 2017 | £291,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 30 Nov 2016 | £242,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 28 Oct 2016 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JZ | 22 Jul 2016 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Northumberland Avenue ME8 7JY | 4 Apr 2016 | £330,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50, Northumberland Avenue | £325,000 (Jan 2022) → £405,000 (Jan 2026) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 72, Northumberland Avenue | £242,500 (Nov 2016) → £405,000 (Sep 2025) | +67% over 9 yrs |
| 21, Northumberland Avenue | £295,000 (Mar 2018) → £425,000 (Aug 2025) | +44% over 7 yrs |
| 9, Northumberland Avenue | £308,000 (Apr 2018) → £358,000 (Jun 2025) | +16% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Northumberland Avenue | £325,000 (Aug 2018) → £372,500 (Jun 2025) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 26, Northumberland Avenue | £290,000 (Jan 2021) → £423,500 (Jun 2025) | +46% over 4 yrs |
| 45, Northumberland Avenue | £297,500 (Jun 2018) → £375,000 (Oct 2024) | +26% over 6 yrs |
| 57, Northumberland Avenue | £330,000 (Apr 2016) → £465,000 (May 2024) | +41% over 8 yrs |
| 44, Northumberland Avenue | £291,000 (Jun 2017) → £345,000 (Oct 2023) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 20, Northumberland Avenue | £330,000 (Jan 2018) → £345,000 (Jun 2021) | +5% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Northumberland Avenue
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Northumberland Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Northumberland 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 Northumberland Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Margaret's Infant School 312 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 363 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School 1,568 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Riverside Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 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 |
| Miers Court Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 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 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Newington station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Broomcroft Road (opp, Childscroft Road) 3 min walk
- Broomcroft Road (adj, Childscroft Road) 4 min walk
- Parkfield Road (opp, Childscroft Road) 4 min walk
- Parkfield Road (adj, Childscroft Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Thames Ave Surgery
2 Thames Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.3 mi - Orchard Family Practice
The Red Suite, 103-107 High Street, Gillingham · 0.3 mi - Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery
53A-53B Maidstone Road, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.4 mi - Pump Lane Surgery
13 Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Rainham Shopping Centre Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Asda PFS Asda Rainham High Street Petrol Filling Station · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Twydall Green · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Mediclinic Pharmacy Rainham · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- J Spensley · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- The Rainham Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Doctors Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Maidstone Road (dental Surgery) · 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 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 | 6 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 | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 672 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,534 |
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 Northumberland Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.4% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 39.5% | 43% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.5% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.9% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 19.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.8% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.4% | 28.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.3% | 19.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 11% |
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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