Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
162a, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX
Estimated value
£139,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£125,000)+11%
- Against ME7 1LX's recent median (£257,500)-46%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£139,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£125,000)+11%
- Against ME7 1LX's recent median (£257,500)-46%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 162a is modelled from its 40 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME7 1LX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
40 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2024
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in ME7 1LX
5 sales, median £257,500 (2025–2021)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
5 August 2021Most recent
£125,000
+43.7%over 6 years18 June 2015
£87,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1LX: £257,500 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in ME7 1LX
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 162a, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 162a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
162a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1LX). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. At 40 m² this is the 4th smallest of 50 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–126 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 50 units on file.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 49 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 11.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 162.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £125,000 in August 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 162a
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
The data behind every report
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(1 of 2)
Jul 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 July 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2024from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 162a, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
162a has no planning applications on record.
37
But the area is active
37 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Richmond Road homes
Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 162a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,125
Street avg £1,681
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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
0.0 km
Nasir Mosque — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Burnt Oak Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Burnt Oak Primary SchoolPrimary140m
- Waterfront UTCSecondary405m
- MidKent College16 plus613m
- Oasis Academy Skinner StreetPrimary657m
Nearest stops
- Nasir MosqueBus stop21m
- Burnt Oak Primary SchoolBus stop154m
- Gillingham GateBus stop211m
- Bridge RoadBus stop299m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,949 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,332 reports17%
- Criminal Damage & Arson749 reports10%
- Shoplifting537 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME7 1LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 162a is modelled from its 40 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME7 1LX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 162a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 162a was lodged in July 2024 at band C and is valid until July 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 162a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME7 1LX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 162a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 162a, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in ME7 1LXSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- ME 7 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 162a, Richmond Road, Gillingham valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales