What type of property is 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ last sold for £315,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £280,000 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and June 2012, 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ rose from £280,000 to £315,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ 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 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ located?

8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ sits in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

Police records around 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ 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 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ is Hempstead Junior School (465m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham School for Girls (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barncroft Drive, ME7 3TJ is Hempstead Road, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Barncroft Drive, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3TJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Barncroft Drive

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

8 Barncroft Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Hempstead, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME7 3TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £573,000 sits 81.9% above the 2012 sale of £315,000. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 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
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes

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.

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

Current Certificate

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barncroft Drive, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barncroft Drive 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.

8 Barncroft Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£573,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£315,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

20 June 2012Most recent
£315,000
+12.5%over 8 years
13 February 2004
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 3TJ: £525,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME7 3TJ

On the street

Versus other Barncroft Drive homes

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

Price per m²

£2,561

Street avg £3,405

Below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 131 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 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 3TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME7 3TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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