What type of property is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP located?

8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

Police records around 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP 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 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

The closest primary school to 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP is Thames View Primary School (478m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (400m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bedford Avenue, ME8 7EP is Danson Way, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bedford Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Bedford Avenue

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

8 Bedford Avenue is a semi-detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7EP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2022); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bedford Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bedford Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

8 Bedford Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£318,000

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 7EP: £315,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in ME8 7EP

On the street

Versus other Bedford Avenue homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 8 Bedford Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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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1 Bushmeadow Road, Rainham

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2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Cobdown Grove, Rainham

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3 bed

£350k

1 Cooden Close, Rainham

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£253k

1 Bennetts Cottages, Station Road, Rainham

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2 bed1 bath

£407k

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£409k

1 Bloomfields, Rainham

ME8 7BZ

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

Danson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rainham Mark Grammar School. 21 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 7EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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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