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78a, Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0DR

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Gillingham (ME8 0DR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 sits 54.9% above the 2015 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 40.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78a has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

78a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 November 2015Most recent

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 0DR: £320,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Maidstone Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,945

Street avg £3,106

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£331k

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1 Derwent Way

ME8 0BX

3 bed1 bath
£358k

1 Eleanor Court

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3 bed2 bath
£377k

1 Edwin Road

ME8 0AA

3 bed1 bath
£402k

1 Edwards Close

ME8 0PB

3 bed
£413k

1 Fellows Close

ME8 0ST

3 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Chart Place

ME8 0LN

4 bed
£661k

1 Charlotte Drive

ME8 0DA

4 bed4 bath
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.
Full Gillingham report

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

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Broadview Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 0DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME8 0DR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 0DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 78a, Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.