What type of property is 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

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

What was the last sold price for 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

23 James Street, ME7 1DG last sold for £190,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 James Street, ME7 1DG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1998 and January 2024, 23 James Street, ME7 1DG rose from £40,000 to £190,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 James Street, ME7 1DG have?

The current EPC rating for 23 James Street, ME7 1DG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

23 James Street, ME7 1DG has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 James Street, ME7 1DG heated?

The latest EPC at 23 James Street, ME7 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

23 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.

Where is 23 James Street, ME7 1DG located?

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

How safe is the area around 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

What transport links are near 23 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 23 James Street

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

23 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 162.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £190,000 in January 2024.

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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

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2027

6 months remaining

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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 23 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

23 James Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£190,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2024Most recent
£190,000
+287.8%over 22 years
16 February 2001
£49,000
+22.5%over 2 years
23 July 1998
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1DG: £168,000 (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.

Years Held for 23 James Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,393

Street avg £2,327

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

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Common questions

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