Capstone Ridge Gillingham, Medway
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (ME7), about 150 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32102528.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £700,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wigmore Medical Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2013 | 2 ME7 3AQ | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 4 ME7 3AQ | Detached | £590,000 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 2010 | 3 ME7 3AQ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2009 | DOWNSVIEW ME7 3AQ | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2008 | 2 ME7 3AQ | Detached | £225,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 304 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2007-2011 (3); 2007 onwards (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Medway in 2026-27: Band D £2,329 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,552 | £1,811 | £2,070 | £2,329 | £2,846 | £3,363 | £3,881 | £4,657 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (27% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 98 m and 109 m above sea level (103 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME7 3AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME7 3NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME7 3QW | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shepherds Gate Hempstead | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 26.3 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wigmore Medical Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hempstead Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wigmore Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hempstead Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Hempstead Allotment 2.5 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Wood | Wood | 250 m south |
| Farthing Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Whitegate Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| East Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Medway: see them on the Medway page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehogs Early Years Hempstead ME7 3QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Heatherdale Nursing Home ME7 3QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Hempstead ME7 3QG | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Hempstead ME7 3QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Avenue South East ME7 3QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Hempstead ME7 3HJ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Coffee At Hempstead Hub ME7 3QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Chefs Of India ME7 3QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome ME7 3QE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cobblestones (2); On or near The Paddocks (2); On or near Capstone Ridge (1); On or near Shepherds Gate (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Caterlink @ Hempstead (school/college/university, ME7 3HJ) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 16 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cobblestones · Shepherds Gate · Dukes Meadow Drive · Lamplighters Close · The Paddocks · Honey Close · Horseshoe Close · Honeysuckle Close · Evergreen Close · Coppergate · Claridge Court · Old Barn Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.