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Flat 7, Axford Court, 231 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AY

UPRN:44105306Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (45)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:48:56.055423+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-22T06:49:09.004100+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 7, Axford Court, 231 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£182,000
£173k - £191kHigh
Estimate
£182k
Range
£173k – £191k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
7.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 7 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£182,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield7.58%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.5%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£165,000 (2021-03-05)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1ME8 8AY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2059
    Details pursuant to informative 3 (Biodiversity) on planning permission MC/25/1086 for construction of two detached buildings comprising of 4 self-contained assisted living units ancillary to existing care home - demolition of existing garage
    Pending
  • MC/26/2031
    Change of use from a bed and breakfast Use Class (C1) to a residential house Use Class (C3)
    Pending
  • MC/26/2008
    Conversion of garage to a habitable room; construction of a single storey front infil extension; construction of a single storey rear extension; removal of hanging tiles to the front and external alterations to windows and doors
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining93 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-03-05
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density5,559 /km²
Owner Occupied47%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 64%65+ 18%

Schools Nearby

  • Riverside Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Leigh Academy Rainham
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Margaret's Infant School
    0.5 mi
    -
  • St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Good

5 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Axford Court, 231 High Street
    -
    £173k
    -
  • 175 High Street
    -
    £250k
    -
  • 177 High Street
    -
    £255k
    -
  • Axford Court, 231 High Street
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    £165k
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