What kind of home is 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

1 New Close, SP8 4BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ sell for?

1 New Close, SP8 4BZ last sold for £129,950 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and August 2003, 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ rose from £50,000 to £129,950, a change of £79,950. That works out to roughly +15.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

1 New Close, SP8 4BZ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

1 New Close, SP8 4BZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ in?

1 New Close, SP8 4BZ sits in Gillingham. It falls within the SP8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

Police records around 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ is Gillingham Primary School (589m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gillingham School (899m).

How well connected is 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 New Close, SP8 4BZ is Coronation Road, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 New Close, Gillingham, SP8 4BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 New Close

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

1 New Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gillingham (SP8 4BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.4% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

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

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 New Close, Gillingham, SP8 4BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 New Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2003)

£129,950

Growth on file: 15.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2003Most recent
£129,950
+159.9%over 6 years
12 December 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SP8 4BZ: £152,250 (2013–2001).

Nearby sales in SP8 4BZ

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Gillingham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Coronation Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Gillingham Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SP8 4BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SP8 4BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

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