Sparrow Drive, Chattenden, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME3 8GB.
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At a glance
19 property sales on Sparrow Drive, Chattenden, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £440,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £427,874. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 84% detached, 11% semi-detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Sparrow Drive range from £228,750 to £600,000. 95% of homes sold here were freehold and 5% leasehold.
House prices on Sparrow Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sparrow Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 95% freehold and 5% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £427,874 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £371,498 | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £228,750 | 8 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Sparrow Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 10 Jun 2026 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 30 Nov 2022 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 8 Sep 2022 | £228,750 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 1 Feb 2022 | £445,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 31 Jan 2022 | £370,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 26 Jan 2022 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 21 Jan 2022 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 12 Nov 2021 | £475,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 13 Apr 2021 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 31 Mar 2021 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 25 Mar 2021 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 19 Jun 2020 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 27 Mar 2020 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 15 Nov 2019 | £346,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 6 Sep 2019 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 9 Aug 2019 | £374,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 9 Aug 2019 | £368,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 12 Jul 2019 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 25 Apr 2019 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Sparrow Drive ME3 8GB | 25 Apr 2019 | £429,995 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Sparrow Drive | £339,995 (Sep 2019) → £440,000 (Jun 2026) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Sparrow Drive | £335,000 (Jul 2019) → £400,000 (Nov 2022) | +19% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Sparrow Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattenden Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1,829 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School 663 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 546 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wainscott Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Maritime Academy 736 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Waterfront UTC 381 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| City of Rochester School 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 1.6 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
- Strood station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Rochester station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Gillingham (Kent) station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Haig Villas (adj, Main Road Chattenden) 2 min walk
- Broadwood Road (adj, Main Road) 3 min walk
- Kirby Road (adj, Chattenden Lane) 4 min walk
- Primary School (opp, Chattenden Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maritime Health Partnership
St Mary's Island Surgery, Edgeway, Chatham · 1.0 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
Tilley Close, Main Road, Hoo, Rochester · 1.1 mi - St. Werburgh Med.practice
98 Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester · 1.4 mi - Highparks Medical Practice
Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Chattenden South · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden North · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wainscott - Wainscott Road · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chatham - Maritime Way · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Island Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Knights Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Hoo Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Rochester Orthodontic Centre · 1.5 mi
- Chatham Dental Centre · 1.9 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,134 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,989 |
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 Sparrow Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 84.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 43% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.6% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.6% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.4% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.9% | 15.9% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.2% | 28.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.4% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 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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