What kind of home is 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX last change hands?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX last sold for £200,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £43,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX changed over time?

Across 5 sales between February 1997 and November 2024, 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX rose from £43,000 to £200,000, a change of £157,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

The current EPC rating for 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX use?

The latest EPC at 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX have?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in June 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX 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 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX in?

54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

Police records around 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (362% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

The closest primary school to 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (262m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is MidKent College (880m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX?

The closest bus stop to 54 Kingswood Road, ME7 1DX is Victoria Street, 337m away. The nearest rail option is Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station, 380m away.

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54 Kingswood Road, Gillingham, ME7 1DX

5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 54 Kingswood Road

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

54 Kingswood Road is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, change of use to residential and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 30.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 52.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £200,000.

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%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 54 Kingswood Road, Gillingham, ME7 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2025
HMOOutline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 small (6 Person ) HMO
Agent
AA Drafting Solutions
Change of Use
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/25/0564
View planning record
Feb 2025
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of an L-shaped dormer window to rear and installation of three roof lights to front to provide additional living accommodation within roof space
Agent
AA Drafting Solutions
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/25/0035
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 54 Kingswood Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 November 2024Most recent
£200,000
+48.1%over 20 years
23 September 2004
£135,000
+14.4%over 10 months
12 November 2003
£118,000
+53.2%over 2 years
19 August 2001
£77,000
+79.1%over 4 years
28 February 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1DX: £260,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME7 1DX

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Versus other Kingswood Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

54 Kingswood Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,247

Street avg £1,988

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Victoria Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME7 1DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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