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219, Barnsole Road

ME7 4JQ

GILLINGHAM

Current

D

58

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in GILLINGHAM, ME7 4JQ. The property offers 88m² (947 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1028, comprising £845 for heating, £115 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 219, Barnsole Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this GILLINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1028 are approximately £772 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 88m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the ME7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs GILLINGHAM

This property58
Average61
-5% below
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vs ME7

This property58
Average59
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £340/year more than the GILLINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Feb 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

219, Barnsole Road

ME7 4JQ

GILLINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

88.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

49 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

280 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Feb 2020

rental (private)

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About GILLINGHAM

GILLINGHAM is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in GILLINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The ME7 postcode district contains over 17500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the GILLINGHAM area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£845.0/yr

Save £276/yr

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Hot Water

£115.0/yr

Save £46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£68.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Robert Napier School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayME7 2LX

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Barnsole Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayME7 2JG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Byron Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayME7 5XX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME7 4HG

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

The Academy of Woodlands

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME7 2DU

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Chatham Grammar

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayME5 7EH

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Featherby Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayME8 6BT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Featherby Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayME8 6PD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime627 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

198 incidents (32%)

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Anti-social behaviour

129 incidents (21%)

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Shoplifting

67 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

58 incidents (9%)

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Theft

37 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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