What kind of home is 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is a detached house.

When did 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last change hands?

1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £378,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,559 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD in?

1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

Is 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD 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 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Thames View Primary School (472m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (556m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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1 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor area

145 m²

1559 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

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Overview

About 1 Cranford Close

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

1 Cranford Close is a detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1559 sq ft). The latest certificate (March 2012) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 sits 50% above the 2013 sale of £378,000. 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).

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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.

1 Cranford Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Mar 2022

Current Certificate

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 March 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cranford Close 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.

1 Cranford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£378,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 June 2013Most recent
£378,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7HD: £610,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 7HD

On the street

Versus other Cranford Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Cranford Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,610

Street avg £3,013

On par

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 140 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 11 years

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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£633k

1 Bail Close, Rainham

ME8 7FF

£452k

1 Broomcroft Road, Rainham

ME8 7PB

3 bed2 bath

£435k

1 Batsman Avenue, Rainham

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1 Copper House Farm, Station Road, Rainham

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5 bed3 bath

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1 Bloors Lane, Rainham

ME8 7EJ

£403k

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Danson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thames View Primary 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 7HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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