What kind of home is 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

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

What was the last sold price for 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £420,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is A with a score of 107 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a B recorded in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (1,798 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 7HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD in?

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

What is crime like near 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Police records around 12 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 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

How well connected is 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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12 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

EPC A

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

167 m²

1798 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 107

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Cranford Close

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

12 Cranford Close is a detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2024) returns an A (score 107), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was B, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 167 m² it's 15.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 34 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £875,000 sits 108.3% above the 2012 sale of £420,000. 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012).

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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.

12 Cranford Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A107

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

-1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromB82toA107

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

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

Current estimate

£875,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£420,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 April 2012Most recent
£420,000

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.

On epc rating, 12 Cranford Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,515

Street avg £3,015

On par

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

-1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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.

£896k

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1 Copper House Farm, Station Road, Rainham

ME8 7UQ

5 bed3 bath

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1 Bail Close, Rainham

ME8 7FF

£570k

1 Cozenton Close, Rainham

ME8 7LY

3 bed1 bath

£567k

1 Cranford Close, Rainham

ME8 7HD

£523k

1 2 Hubbards Cottages, Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham

ME8 7UT

5 bed3 bath

£452k

1 Broomcroft Road, Rainham

ME8 7PB

3 bed2 bath

£435k

1 Batsman Avenue, Rainham

ME8 7FH

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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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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FAQ

Common questions

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