What kind of home is 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ last change hands?

23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ last sold for £162,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 6AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ in?

23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

Police records around 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ 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.

What schools are near 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

The closest primary school to 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ is Featherby Junior School (321m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Robert Napier School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Chalkenden Avenue, ME8 6AQ is Featherby Road South, 279m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Chalkenden Avenue, Gillingham, ME8 6AQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Chalkenden Avenue

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

23 Chalkenden Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Gillingham (ME8 6AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 99.4% above the 2013 sale of £162,000. At 96 m² it's 18.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 23 EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Jun 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Chalkenden Avenue, Gillingham, ME8 6AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Chalkenden Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

23 Chalkenden Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£162,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2013Most recent
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 6AQ: £300,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME8 6AQ

On the street

Versus other Chalkenden Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 23 Chalkenden Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,688

Street avg £2,753

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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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

0.3 km

Featherby Road South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Featherby Junior School. 29 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 6AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 6AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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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