Sinclair Close Gillingham, Medway
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME8), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101732.
32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale. 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 9). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent), about 2.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Rainham Park, is about 330 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 88 to 94 m above sea level. 18 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Long Catlis Road Surgery, about 460 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £288,000 | £288,000 | £288,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £212,000 | £206,000 | £218,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 |
| 2007 | 5 | £233,000 | £184,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2025 | 10 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | 8 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £288,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 30 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 24 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 20 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £283,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2016 | 10 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £242,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 1 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £206,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 2 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 28 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2012 | 26 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £206,000 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 24 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | 30 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £199,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 30 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | 10 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2007 | 3 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 22 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 2 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 16 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2003 | 9 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2000 | 16 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £88,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 22 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2000 | 16 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2000 | 10 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 1 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 8 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 14 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £69,995 | |
| 27 Apr 1998 | 30 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1998 | 6 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 3 Nov 1997 | 5 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1997 | 3 ME8 9JQ | Terraced | £64,950 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 22 ME8 9JQ | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 11 ME8 9JQ | Detached | £63,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
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 (33% of about 610 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: G5-1969.
- 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 23 addresses are between 88 m and 94 m above sea level (92 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME8 9JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME8 9JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km |
| Newington 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 24 within 800 m; nearest Maryland Court Meresborough | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 6.7 km |
| Car parks | Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 1.9 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 660 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 59.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Long Catlis Road Surgery | 460 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Fenns Chemist | 510 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Parkwood Health Centre | 460 m |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 5.6 km |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 6.2 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 520 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Rainham Park 2.7 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Ryetop Playing Field 1.2 ha | 1.2 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 920 m² | 2.4 km |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Woods | Wood | 350 m west |
| Foxburrow Wood | Wood | 410 m north |
| Purple Hill | Hill | 1.7 km south |
| Spekes Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km north-west |
| Horrid Hill | Headland | 4.8 km north |
| Horsham Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 23 |
18 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m | No published inspection |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | 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 Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Rainham School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Fusion ME8 9LH | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Parkwood Primary School ME8 9LP | School/college/university | 350 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Parkwood Community Association ME8 9PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Pattersons Fish And Chips ME8 9PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Meat In Place ME8 9PN | Retailers - other | 490 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Parkwood Chinese Takeaway ME8 9PN | Other catering premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery ME8 9PN | Other catering premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Fenns Chemist ME8 9PW | Retailers - other | 490 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wyvill Close (5); On or near Parker Close (3); On or near Ferrier Close (2); On or near Barlow Close (2); On or near Gregory Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
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
Nearby streets
Cragie Walk · Goldsmith Road · Bond Road · Ferrier Close · Maryland Court · Dolphin Drive · Barlow Close · Wyvill Close · Gregory Close · Goodall Close · Bayswater Drive · Thrale 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.