What kind of home is 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA last sold for £290,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA in?

2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

Police records around 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA 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 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

The closest primary school to 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (242m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Howard School (952m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ashurst Place, ME8 7JA is Holding Street, 47m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 469m away.

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2 Ashurst Place, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Ashurst Place

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

2 Ashurst Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7JA). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in September 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 sits 55.9% above the 2006 sale of £290,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ashurst Place, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ashurst Place 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.

2 Ashurst Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 September 2006Most recent
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7JA: £310,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 7JA

On the street

Versus other Ashurst Place homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Ashurst Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,085

Street avg £3,318

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 92 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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.

Full Gillingham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Holding Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School. 20 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 7JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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