Lamberhurst Green Gillingham, Medway
47 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME8), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101096.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £305,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 17, 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Vinall Park (2.4 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waltham Road Medical Centre, about 250 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 153 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 | 2 | £305,500 | £296,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2020 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £152,750 | £152,750 | £152,750 |
| 2014 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £119,750 | £110,000 | £129,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £39,950 | £39,950 | £39,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | 6 ME8 6LE | Terraced | £296,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 39 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £144,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 May 2025 | 42 ME8 6LE | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 19 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £139,950 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 6 ME8 6LE | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 42 ME8 6LE | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 39 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £152,750 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 16 ME8 6LE | Terraced | £161,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 39 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Aug 2006 | 19 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 45 ME8 6LE | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2003 | 42 ME8 6LE | Semi-detached | £129,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2001 | 19 ME8 6LE | Flat or maisonette | £39,950 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 45 ME8 6LE | Semi-detached | £46,500 |
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (27); House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (37); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 1,070 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)
- Lennox Wood, Petham Green, Twydall: up to 20 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 October 2026 to 27 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - urgent 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 55 m and 60 m above sea level (58 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME8 6LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME8 6LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Evangelical Church Twydall | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Station Road | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 59.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waltham Road Medical Centre | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Spensley | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mjs Patel & Associates | 110 m |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,790 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Vinall Park 2.4 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allington Road Allotment 4,650 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Ambley Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Cinque Port Marshes | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Horrid Hill | Headland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 47 |
3 of the street's 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Featherby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Academy of Woodlands | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Napier School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Howard School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Barnsole Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spensley Pharmacy ME8 6JX | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| R And J Twydall Store ME8 6JY | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Twydall Fried Chicken And Peri Peri ME8 6JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Crispin's Fish Bar ME8 6JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Gillingham Labour Club ME8 6JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Twydall Cafe ME8 6JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Twydall Tandoori ME8 6XJ | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Papa Johns ME8 6XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Twydall Store ME8 6XJ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Fireaway / NXT LVL GILLINGHAM ME8 6JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Co-Op Food ME8 6XJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Uncle Bobs Chicken N Wings ME8 6XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Babos Kebab \& Fish Ltd ME8 6XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Spar / Subway ME8 6XJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe2U Rochester ME8 6XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (49); On or near Parking Area (43); On or near Twydall Green (14); On or near Staplehurst Road (12); On or near Eastcourt Lane (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 25 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, flat (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Leeds Square · Brenchley Road · Ash Close · Staplehurst Road · Twydall Green · Lewis Avenue · Waltham Road · Charing Road · Hartley Mews · Elham Close · Twydall Lane · Bearsted 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.