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17 Barlow Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NF

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17 Barlow Close

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

17 Barlow Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Gillingham (ME8 9NF). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £476,000 sits 53.5% above the 2014 sale of £310,000. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 156 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (132 m² median across 10 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms5
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD55toC71
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Barlow Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 17 Barlow Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 17 Barlow Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NF

1decisions4documents
  1. Aug 2014
    Tree WorksOther
    Outcome in report

    T1 Oak - Thin canopy by 15%, remove epicormic growth up to crown break

    Reference
    TPA/14/122
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£476,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£310,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2014Most recent

    £310,000

    +6.9%over 8 years

  2. 27 April 2006

    £289,995

    +17.9%over 3 years

  3. 31 March 2003

    £246,000

    +192.9%over 6 years

  4. 2 June 1996

    £84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 9NF: £400,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Barlow Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Barlow Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,987

Street avg £2,497

Below

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Barlow Close

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

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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
Comparables

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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

Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dolphin Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Parkwood Primary School. 18 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 9NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME8 9NF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 9NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Barlow Close, Gillingham, ME8 9NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.