What type of property is 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last change hands?

26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £475,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and July 2019, 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD rose from £300,000 to £475,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 7HD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is in council tax band E.

Where is 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD located?

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

How safe is the area around 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Police records around 26 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.

Which schools serve 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 26 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 transport links are near 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 26 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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26 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Cranford Close

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

26 Cranford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £554,000 is 16.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 59.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 117 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 34 EPCs). Sold July 2019 for £475,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

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

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£475,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2019Most recent
£475,000
+58.3%over 6 years
5 November 2012
£300,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 26 Cranford Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,060

Street avg £2,970

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

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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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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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