158a, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
About 158a
158a is a mid-terrace house in Gillingham (ME7 5UB). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 98 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (34–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 13 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Held since March 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 62.1% above the 2004 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 21.3% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 March 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
158a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
48 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.7% per year over 6 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 24.7% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
12 March 2004Most recent
£140,000
+250.0%over 5 years12 July 1998
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME7 5UB: £75,000 (2017–2013).
Nearby sales in ME7 5UB
158 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
Sold Jul 2017
£185,000152 154, Flat B, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
Sold Mar 2015
£65,000152 154, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
Sold Mar 2015
£76,000152 154, Flat A, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
Sold Jul 2014
£58,000152 154, Flat C, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5UB
Sold May 2007
£135,000
Versus other Canterbury Street homes
Years Held for 158a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,429
Street avg £2,099
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
490/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Westcourt Arms — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Brompton Academy. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB







