What kind of home is 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS last change hands?

1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS last sold for £175,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 8NS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS in?

1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

Police records around 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS 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.

What schools are near 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

The closest primary school to 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is Riverside Primary School (182m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Rainham (335m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is Farnham Close, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 700m away.

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1 Farnham Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8NS

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Farnham Close

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

1 Farnham Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 sits 109.7% above the 2012 sale of £175,000. At 101 m² it's 17.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 19 EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (February 2012).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Oct 2011

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Farnham Close has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2012Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 8NS: £282,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 8NS

On the street

Versus other Farnham Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Farnham Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,733

Street avg £2,732

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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.

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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

0.1 km

Farnham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 8NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 8NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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