What type of property is 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB?

17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB last change hands?

17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB last sold for £249,999 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB?

The current EPC rating for 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB?

17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME7 3LB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB?

17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB located?

17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB sits in Bredhurst, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

Is 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB 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.

What transport links are near 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB?

The closest bus stop to 17 Fir Tree Grove, ME7 3LB is Primary School, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Fir Tree Grove, Bredhurst, Gillingham, ME7 3LB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Fir Tree Grove

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

17 Fir Tree Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Bredhurst, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME7 3LB). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £547,000 sits 118.8% above the 2012 sale of £249,999. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 20.4% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC72

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Fir Tree Grove, Bredhurst, Gillingham, ME7 3LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Fir Tree Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

17 Fir Tree Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£547,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£249,999

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 July 2012Most recent
£249,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 3LB: £450,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in ME7 3LB

On the street

Versus other Fir Tree Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Fir Tree Grove outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,101

Street avg £3,104

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Crime

490/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME7 3LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 3LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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