What type of property is 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD sell for?

28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £520,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £277,500 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and September 2024, 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD rose from £277,500 to £520,000, a change of £242,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 7HD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

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

Where is 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD located?

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

How safe is the area around 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Police records around 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD 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 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 28 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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28 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Cranford Close

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

28 Cranford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 58.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £520,000.

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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromC80toB81

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Oct 2022from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC80

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

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

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£520,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2024Most recent
£520,000
+87.4%over 11 years
23 November 2012
£277,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7HD: £675,000 (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.

28 Cranford Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,031

Street avg £2,962

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 141 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising 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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