What type of property is 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB sell for?

5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB last sold for £415,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB located?

5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

Is 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (291% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

The closest primary school to 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB is Fairview Community Primary School (298m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham School for Girls (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Edwards Close, ME8 0PB is Drewery Drive West, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Edwards Close, Gillingham, ME8 0PB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Edwards Close

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

5 Edwards Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gillingham (ME8 0PB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£575/sq ft) was about 79.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £415,000 in February 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Edwards Close, Gillingham, ME8 0PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Edwards Close 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.

5 Edwards Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£415,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 February 2023Most recent
£415,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 0PB: £420,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in ME8 0PB

On the street

Versus other Edwards Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Edwards Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,194

Street avg £4,049

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

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

0.1 km

Drewery Drive West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fairview Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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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 0PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 0PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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