Selstead Close Gillingham, Medway
23 addresses across 1 postcode (ME8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101689.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 7, F: 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Vinall Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pump Lane Surgery, about 370 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 25% 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 shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £112,250 | £89,500 | £135,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £131,500 | £131,500 | £131,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 5 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 14 ME8 6UE | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 5 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 6 May 2020 | 6 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2017 | 18 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2017 | 12 ME8 6UE | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 19 ME8 6UE | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 3 ME8 6UE | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 18 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 7 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 21 ME8 6UE | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2005 | 22 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £89,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 21 ME8 6UE | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | 17 ME8 6UE | Semi-detached | £131,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (4); Flat (3). Built: 1950-1966 (18). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (7).
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 (62% of about 600 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 (570 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 23 addresses are between 63 m and 67 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME8 6UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Rainham | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Waterfront Bus Station Chatham | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Station Road | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 59.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pump Lane Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mjs Patel & Associates | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Medway Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Twydall Green, Rainham Medway | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vinall Park 2.4 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodchurch Crescent Play Area 1,240 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seaview Road Allotment 530 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Hoath Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Horrid Hill | Headland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Cinque Port Marshes | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
None of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Howard School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 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 | 910 m (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 |
| Featherby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Academy of Woodlands | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Robert Napier School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Mark Social Club ME8 6YX | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza ME8 6YX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Rainham Fish And Kebab ME8 6YX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Willobeans Espresso Bar ME8 6UD | Mobile caterer | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cheeky Clucker ME8 6JA | Mobile caterer | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining ME8 0GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco ME8 0GX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Yo To Go ME8 0GX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Thomas Of ME8 6JH | School/college/university | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holy Trinity Church ME8 6JU | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Independent Catering Management @Twydall Primary School ME8 6JS | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre ME8 0FB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies) ME8 0FB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Kit Organic ME8 6HT | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| McDonalds ME8 0FB | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (88); On or near A2 (15); On or near Elizabeth Court (9); On or near Caldew Avenue (9); On or near Selstead Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME8 6UE: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Blean Road · Detling Close · Phillips Court · Herne Road · Caldew Avenue · Romany Road · Franks Court · Preston Way · Patrixbourne Avenue · Caldew Avenue · Beckett Close · Wilmington Way
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.