What type of property is 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

7 James Street, ME7 1DG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

7 James Street, ME7 1DG last sold for £150,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,500 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 James Street, ME7 1DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and May 2017, 7 James Street, ME7 1DG rose from £78,500 to £150,000, a change of £71,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 James Street, ME7 1DG have?

The current EPC rating for 7 James Street, ME7 1DG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

7 James Street, ME7 1DG has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 James Street, ME7 1DG heated?

The latest EPC at 7 James Street, ME7 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

7 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 7 James Street, ME7 1DG located?

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

What is crime like near 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

Police records around 7 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 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 James Street, ME7 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 James Street

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

7 James Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 34.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 131.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Nov 2011

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

17%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 7 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 James Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2017Most recent
£150,000
+91.1%over 14 years
17 March 2003
£78,500

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.

7 James Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,830

Street avg £2,364

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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