42, Farnham Close
42, Farnham Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham to be a mid-century freehold house with 874 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 139 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Farnham Close, Gillingham has an estimated sale value of £288,283 and an estimated rental value of £1,472 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Farnham Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 lies within the ME8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Farnham Close, Gillingham has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham would be worth £302,697, with a potential rental value of £1,545 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £268,103, with a rental value of £1,369 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham has moved down by £486 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £31 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
42, Farnham Close, Gillingham occupies a 139 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 42 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 23rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Farnham Close, Gillingham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Sep 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Farnham Close, Gillingham last changed hands on 10th October 2012, selling for £140,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 128.6% since October 2012.
- Sold Oct 2012£140,000
- Sold Jul 1997£55,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 530 metres of 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 44, Farnham Close, Gillingham, ME8 8NR, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 21st November 2025.
Read more about house prices in ME8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham as the 91st largest and the 62nd most expensive of the 102 addresses on Farnham Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8.
Against the ME8 postcode district average, it is £66k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mRiverside Primary School
- 1.2kmSt Margaret's Church of England Junior School
- 1.2kmSt Margaret's Infant School
- 300mLeigh Academy Rainham
- 1.9kmRainham Mark Grammar School
- 2.0kmThe Howard School
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Public Transport Nearby
Rainham (Kent) station is the nearest stop to 42, Farnham Close, Gillingham at 700 metres away.
- 700mRainham (Kent)
- 3.5kmNewington
- 5.5kmGillingham (Kent)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
