What kind of home is 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

15 James Street, ME7 1DG is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

15 James Street, ME7 1DG last sold for £145,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 James Street, ME7 1DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and September 2018, 15 James Street, ME7 1DG rose from £49,500 to £145,000, a change of £95,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 15 James Street, ME7 1DG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

15 James Street, ME7 1DG has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME7 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 James Street, ME7 1DG use?

The latest EPC at 15 James Street, ME7 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

15 James Street, ME7 1DG 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.

Which area is 15 James Street, ME7 1DG in?

15 James Street, ME7 1DG sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

Police records around 15 James Street, ME7 1DG 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.

What schools are near 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest primary school to 15 James Street, ME7 1DG is Oasis Academy Skinner Street (69m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is MidKent College (697m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 15 James Street, ME7 1DG is James Street Top, 12m away. The nearest rail option is Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station, 274m away.

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15 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 James Street

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

15 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 is 29% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 122.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £145,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 September 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 James Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£145,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2018Most recent
£145,000
+192.9%over 17 years
5 August 2001
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1DG: £175,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME7 1DG

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 James Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,843

Street avg £2,363

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.0 km

James Street Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oasis Academy Skinner Street. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME7 1DG 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 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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