What kind of home is 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 6LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS in?

1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

Is 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS show an average of 192 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

The closest primary school to 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS is Featherby Infant and Nursery School (401m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bearsted Close, ME8 6LS is Goudhurst Road, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bearsted Close, Gillingham, ME8 6LS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Bearsted Close

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

1 Bearsted Close is a semi-detached house in Gillingham (ME8 6LS). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Apr 2019

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jul 2026from May 2024

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bearsted Close, Gillingham, ME8 6LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bearsted Close 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.

1 Bearsted Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 6LS: £205,000 (2020–2013).

Nearby sales in ME8 6LS

On the street

Versus other Bearsted Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bearsted Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

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Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Goudhurst Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Featherby Infant and Nursery School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 6LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 6LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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