What type of property is 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS last change hands?

4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS last sold for £200,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS located?

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

Is 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

The closest primary school to 4 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 is the nearest station to 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Farnham Close, ME8 8NS is Farnham Close, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 700m away.

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4 Farnham Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8NS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Farnham Close

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

4 Farnham Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 46% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Farnham Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 August 2016Most recent
£200,000

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.

Floor Area for 4 Farnham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,410

Street avg £2,692

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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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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 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

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