166a, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX
About 166a
166a is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 1LX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 166a (30–42 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 59). The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good.
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 49 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 January 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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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
166a 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.
Sales history & valuation
166a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 1LX: £257,500 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in ME7 1LX
Versus other Richmond Road homes
166a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB







