What type of property is 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD sell for?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD last sold for £550,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £432,500 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and June 2020, 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD rose from £432,500 to £550,000, a change of £117,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD have?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD has 5 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD located?

2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD sits in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

Police records around 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD 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.

Which schools serve 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

The closest primary school to 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD is Hempstead Junior School (487m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham School for Girls (2.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chapel Lane, ME7 3TD is Hempstead Road, 242m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chapel Lane, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3TD

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Chapel Lane

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

2 Chapel Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME7 3TD). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £677,000 is 23.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £550,000 in June 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

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.

2 Chapel Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 August 2027

11 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Jul 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chapel Lane, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 2 Chapel Lane, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3TD

1 live now

3decisions31documents1nearby

Oct 2005
Full
Outcome in report
Erection of gates to front of driveway
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/05/1691
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Tree WorksJul 2025Decision
Tree WorksJul 2024Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£677,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2020Most recent
£550,000
+27.2%over 7 years
7 January 2013
£432,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME7 3TD: £472,500 (2021–1997).

Nearby sales in ME7 3TD

On the street

Versus other Chapel Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Chapel Lane is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 176 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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

Hempstead Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hempstead Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 3TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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