What kind of home is 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL sell for?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL last sold for £300,000 in January 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,000 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and January 2007, 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL rose from £94,000 to £300,000, a change of £206,000. That works out to roughly +16% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL in?

2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL sits in Lidsing, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

Police records around 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL 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 is the nearest station to 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elm Tree Cottages, ME7 3NL is Birch Drive, 801m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elm Tree Cottages, Lidsing, Gillingham, ME7 3NL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Elm Tree Cottages

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

2 Elm Tree Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lidsing, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME7 3NL). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 16% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £499,000 sits 66.3% above the 2007 sale of £300,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromE52toD57

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elm Tree Cottages, Lidsing, Gillingham, ME7 3NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2017
Full
In report
Demolition of existing garages and erection of three detached garages
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
16/507893/FULL
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£499,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£300,000

Growth on file: 16.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2007Most recent
£300,000
+219.1%over 7 years
26 March 1999
£94,000

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Area

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Full Gillingham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Birch Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 3NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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