Houses for sale in River, Chatham
House Prices in River
Properties in River have an average house price of £302k and had 474 Property Transactions within the last 3 years¹.
River is an area in Chatham, Medway with 3,646 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £825k.
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Property price trends in River
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in River sold for £336,000 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 5,360 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £314,411, that's a rise of roughly 6.9%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 0.5% since 2021, a gain of around £1,635 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £234,481, so the typical sold price has climbed about 43.3% since then, roughly 3.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 3.7%.
Frequently asked questions about River
What is the average price for a property for sale in River?
The average price for a property for sale in River is £301,934. This amount is 6% higher than the average price in Chatham. There are 7,624 property listings for sale in River.
What streets have the most expensive properties for sale in River?
The streets with the most expensive properties for sale in River are Firecrest Close at an average of £590,000, Apollo Way at an average of £580,000 and Westerly Way at an average of £565,000.
What streets have the most affordable properties for sale in River?
The streets with the most affordable properties for sale in River are Arches View at an average of £104,750, High Street at an average of £105,677 and Military Road at an average of £108,220.
Which train stations are available in or near River?
Some of the train stations available in or near River are Gillingham (Kent), Chatham and Rochester.
Property Price Paid in River by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £336,000 | 
10% |
8 Properties |
| 2025 | £302,856 |
5% |
112 Properties |
| 2024 | £286,218 | 
-10% |
170 Properties |
| 2023 | £314,411 |
2% |
184 Properties |
| 2022 | £308,909 |
-8% |
186 Properties |
| 2021 | £334,365 |
9% |
213 Properties |
| 2020 | £303,993 |
8% |
193 Properties |
| 2019 | £279,469 |
4% |
208 Properties |
| 2018 | £267,310 |
-10% |
156 Properties |
| 2017 | £293,760 |
20% |
232 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in River
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £200,781.00 | 220 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £442,213.00 | 43 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £502,069.00 | 36 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £353,458.00 | 175 Terraced Houses |
