Lullingstone Close Gillingham, Medway
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME7), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32102364.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £652,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- 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 F; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 87% 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 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkwood Family Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £652,995 | £652,995 | £652,995 |
| 2019 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £372,000 | £367,000 | £377,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £334,000 | £334,000 | £334,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £187,000 | £184,000 | £190,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1996 | 5 | £135,000 | £128,000 | £167,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2022 | 3 ME7 3TS | Detached | £652,995 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 6 ME7 3TS | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 8 ME7 3TS | Detached | £377,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 7 ME7 3TS | Detached | £367,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2004 | 2 ME7 3TS | Detached | £334,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1999 | 6 ME7 3TS | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 7 ME7 3TS | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 9 ME7 3TS | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | 1 ME7 3TS | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 7 ME7 3TS | Detached | £133,000 | New build. |
| 31 May 1996 | 5 ME7 3TS | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 8 ME7 3TS | Detached | £128,000 | New build. |
| 12 Apr 1996 | 6 ME7 3TS | Detached | £135,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 F (32% of about 650 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: in a protected area: G6-1971.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 10 addresses are between 122 m and 125 m above sea level (124 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME7 3SB | 100% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
| ME7 3TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
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 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kenyon Walk Wigmore | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 26.9 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkwood Family Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wigmore Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,660 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Frith Playing Fields 7.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hempstead Allotment 2.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blowers Wood | Wood | 220 m south-east |
| Lambs Frith Wood | Wood | 290 m north |
| Chapel Hill Wood | Wood | 350 m south-west |
| Chapel Valley Shaw | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Purple Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King ME7 3PB | Other catering premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Bakers And Baristas ME7 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett ME7 3PB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains ME7 3PD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Costa Coffee ME7 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Nando's ME7 3PD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station ME7 3PB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Italia ME7 3PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Subway ME7 3PD | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Bobatime ME7 3PB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Treats On A Tricycle ME8 0LY | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Frankie And Bennys/Stacks/BirdBox/Devonly Pies/Puddo ME7 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Sushi Gourmet ME7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Costa Coffee ME7 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Jamaica Blue Gillingham ME7 3PD | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lullingstone Close (7); On or near Sharsted Way (5); On or near Martin Court (3); On or near Lambsfrith Grove (1); On or near Copperpenny Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 Sainsbury's (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, ME7 3PB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Houghton Avenue · Marquis Drive · Lambsfrith Grove · Blowers Wood Grove · Hadleigh Court · Copperpenny Drive · Martin Court · Landor Court · Sharsted Way · Sandy Dell · Wigmore Road · Kenyon Walk
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.