31 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG
About 31 James Street
31 James Street is a two-bedroom 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 before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 29.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 145% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
31 James Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
39applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 31 James Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£204,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 21 years.
£158,000
Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
24 November 2017Most recent
£158,000
+45.0%over 11 years29 June 2006
£109,000
+230.4%over 9 years8 August 1996
£32,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1DG: £175,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in ME7 1DG
Versus other James Street homes
On floor area, 31 James Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,098
Street avg £2,346
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
10/mo
Rising 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB