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8 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DQ

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 James Street

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

8 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 28.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 63.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2025 at £180,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate
Feb 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 February 2028

1 year remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 James Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 8 James Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 January 2025Most recent

    £180,000

    +218.6%over 23 years
  2. 20 November 2001

    £56,500

    +52.7%over 3 years
  3. 2 July 1998

    £37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1DQ: £195,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 James Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,118

Street avg £1,824

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 James Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Cross Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oasis Academy Skinner Street. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME7 1DQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 James Street, Gillingham, ME7 1DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.