What kind of home is 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ last change hands?

31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ last sold for £326,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and May 2023, 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ rose from £52,500 to £326,000, a change of £273,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ use?

The latest EPC at 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ in?

31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

Police records around 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ 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 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

The closest primary school to 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ is Thames View Primary School (460m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (430m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EJ is Danson Way, 29m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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31 Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Bloors Lane

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

31 Bloors Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 70.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £326,000 in May 2023.

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Bloors Lane has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 31 Bloors Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£326,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2023Most recent
£326,000
+521.0%over 26 years
13 August 1996
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7EJ: £305,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 7EJ

On the street

Versus other Bloors Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Bloors Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,663

Street avg £2,591

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Cement Cottages, Station Road, Rainham

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2 bed

£534k

1 2 Hubbards Cottages, Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham

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5 bed3 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

Danson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rainham Mark Grammar School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 7EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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FAQ

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