Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SP8 postcode area, covering Gillingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£208,495
Median price
£200,000
5-year trend
+24.7%
Total sales
11,303
The SP8 area has 501 individual postcodes with 11,303 registered sales. Prices are +47.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Gillingham. The five-year price movement is +24.7%.
A Medway town with fast Southeastern trains to London Victoria, a strong naval and engineering heritage, and competitively priced family housing near the Kent coast.
🚆 Main station
Gillingham (Kent)
⏱️ London commute
~45 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Rainham Mark Grammar School
With an average of £208,495, SP8 is a mid-range area, +47.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 11,303 recorded sales across 501 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SP8 is +24.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SP8 4XE
£139,780 avg · 183 sales
SP8 4PG
£181,476 avg · 172 sales
SP8 4SP
£113,162 avg · 166 sales
SP8 4FL
£217,235 avg · 137 sales
SP8 4RR
£122,197 avg · 136 sales
SP8 4FA
£172,943 avg · 133 sales
SP8 4FE
£164,518 avg · 132 sales
SP8 4QS
£161,159 avg · 130 sales
SP8 4TP
£174,008 avg · 129 sales
This SP8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SP8 postcode area is £208,495, based on 11,303 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Gillingham.
Properties in SP8 average £208,495, which is +47.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
SP8 is +47.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 501 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in SP8 have moved +24.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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