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1 Chichester Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BZ

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 1 Chichester Close

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

1 Chichester Close is a detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average 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 C (score 69). At 43 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–141 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 15 units on file.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Nov 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chichester Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chichester Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 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 Chichester Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 8BZ: £240,000 (2019–2013).

On the street

Versus other Chichester Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Chichester Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chichester Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

0.1 km

Otterham Quay Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Leigh Academy Rainham. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME8 8BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 8BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Chichester Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.