49a, High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BQ
About 49a
49a is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 58 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 10 units on file.
It hasn't traded since January 2007, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£408/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 April 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
49a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
37 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£260,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£255,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 January 2007Most recent
£255,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1BQ: £125,000 (2025–2008).
Nearby sales in ME7 1BQ
Versus other High Street homes
Years Held for 49a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,397
Street avg £6,622
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
490/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Britton Farm Mall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Oasis Academy Skinner Street. 33 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB







