What kind of home is 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES last sold for £160,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in July 2005, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

Across 2 sales between July 2005 and November 2017, 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES rose from £104,000 to £160,000, a change of £56,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

The current EPC rating for 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 8ES. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES use?

The latest EPC at 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES in?

1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

Police records around 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES 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 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

The closest primary school to 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES is Riverside Primary School (58m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Rainham (459m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES?

The closest bus stop to 1 Durling Court, ME8 8ES is Farnham Close, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 591m away.

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1 Durling Court, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8ES

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Durling Court

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

1 Durling Court is a semi-detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 8ES). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 57 m² this is the 26th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 57 m² it's 18.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 32 EPCs). Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 70.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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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)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromF24toC70

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Durling Court, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Durling Court has no planning applications on record.

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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 Durling Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£160,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2017Most recent
£160,000
+53.8%over 12 years
14 July 2005
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 8ES: £168,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ME8 8ES

On the street

Versus other Durling Court homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Durling Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,807

Street avg £2,538

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

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

0.1 km

Farnham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Riverside Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 8ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 8ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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