Cozenton Close Gillingham, Medway
17 addresses across 1 postcode (ME8), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32100503.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £490,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, 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 D; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cozenton Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thames Ave Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £453,000 | £366,000 | £540,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £291,000 | £264,000 | £318,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £149,995 | £149,995 | £149,995 |
| 1997 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025 | 10 ME8 7LY | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 7 ME8 7LY | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 8 ME8 7LY | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2019 | 1 ME8 7LY | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2018 | 14 ME8 7LY | Detached | £366,000 | |
| 30 May 2018 | 4A ME8 7LY | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 7 ME8 7LY | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2010 | 2 ME8 7LY | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2005 | 3 ME8 7LY | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2005 | 2 ME8 7LY | Detached | £264,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2004 | 3 ME8 7LY | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 5 ME8 7LY | Detached | £186,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 1 ME8 7LY | Detached | £149,995 | |
| 2 Jul 1997 | 15 ME8 7LY | Detached | £117,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 D (59% of about 870 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 311 Station Road Rainham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026 to 27 October 2026: MEDWAY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 34 m and 41 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME8 7LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roberts Road Rainham | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 60.2 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thames Ave Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mediclinic Pharmacy Rainham | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Doctors Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cozenton Park 6.6 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berengrove Park 1.9 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bloors Lane Allotment 2.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bloors Lane Community Woodland | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Silver Spot Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Horrid Hill | Headland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Culvers Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Ferol Peak | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Howard School | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rainham School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Rainham | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ru Cafe Limited ME8 7EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
| Jack`s Fish Bar ME8 7HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Kwik Stop ME8 7HX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Premier Inn Rainham (Kent) ME8 7JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Welcome House ME8 7RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham ME8 7HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| OMG Shakes & Cakes ME8 7HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse ME8 7HW | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery ME8 7HW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Favorite Rainham ME8 7HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Jordans Pool & Snooker Lounge ME8 7HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Pizza Hut ME8 7HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Leah's Bistro ME8 7HW | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Tesco ME8 7HW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Nutmegs Patisserie ME8 7HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (14); On or near Chilton Court (10); On or near Quinnell Street (9); On or near Brown Street (6); On or near Berengrave Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: MEDWAY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME8 7LY: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Chilton Court · High Elms · Brown Street · Northumberland Avenue · London Road · Brown Street · The Willows · Holding Street · Devon Close · Suffolk Avenue · Hartpiece Close · Bail 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.