What kind of home is 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA last change hands?

8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA last sold for £420,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £256,000 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and November 2025, 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA rose from £256,000 to £420,000, a change of £164,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA in?

8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA sits in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

Police records around 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA 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 schools are near 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

The closest primary school to 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA is Hempstead Infant School (154m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham School for Girls (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birch Grove, ME7 3RA is Hickory Dell, 199m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3RA

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Birch Grove

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

8 Birch Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME7 3RA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £420,000 in November 2025. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 77.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3RA

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Apr 2020
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the construction of a single storey extension to rear
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
MC/20/0571
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Birch Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£420,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 November 2025Most recent
£420,000
+64.1%over 11 years
15 April 2014
£256,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 3RA: £370,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Birch Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,828

Street avg £3,232

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

490/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hickory Dell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hempstead Infant School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 3RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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