Houses for sale in River, Chatham
House Prices in River
Properties in River have an average house price of £299k and had 530 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 £273,291 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 5,416 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £314,411, that's a fall of roughly 13.1%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 18.3% since 2021, a drop of around £61,074 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 16.6% since then, roughly 1.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.3%.
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 £298,632. This amount is 4% higher than the average price in Chatham. There are 7,280 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 Westerly Way at an average of £623,750, The Crescent at an average of £595,000 and Firecrest Close at an average of £590,000.
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 £112,717 and Military Road at an average of £126,073.
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 | £273,291 | 
-11% |
49 Properties |
| 2025 | £302,165 | 
5% |
127 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £509,107.00 | 42 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £198,540.00 | 255 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £440,670.00 | 45 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £353,375.00 | 188 Terraced Houses |
