What type of property is 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ last change hands?

51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ last sold for £102,500 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in January 2008, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2008 and October 2015, 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ rose from £92,000 to £102,500, a change of £10,500. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ located?

51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

Police records around 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ show an average of 490 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ is Oasis Academy Skinner Street (195m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is MidKent College (609m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 51a, High Street, ME7 1BQ is Britton Farm Mall, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station, 473m away.

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51a, High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 51a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

51a is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2008–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 56.1% above the 2015 sale of £102,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 65.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

51a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2024

Current Certificate

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 September 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£102,500

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

7 October 2015Most recent
£102,500
+11.4%over 7 years
11 January 2008
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1BQ: £255,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in ME7 1BQ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,708

Street avg £7,518

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gillingham district page.

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME7 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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