40 James Street, Sheerness, ME12 2QE is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £189,538 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2003 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,538, representing a 131.1% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,538 is:

  • 10.1% higher than the average property price on James Street
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the ME12 2QE postcode area
  • and 4.0% lower than the average price for Sheerness as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 August 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in ME12 2QE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£189,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 James Street, Sheerness, Swale, Kent, ME12 2QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Aug 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to ME12 2QE

22 nd / 53
Price Rank
8% higher than average
39 th / 50
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
3 rd / 50
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£189,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+131 %
31 Jul 2003
£82,000
Freehold
+19.7 %
25 Oct 2002
£68,500
Freehold
+128.3 %
15 May 1997
£30,000
Freehold
0 %
24 Jun 1996
£30,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Medium flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Medium

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has medium surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 40 James Street, Sheerness, ME12 2QE appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2003. It also has four Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 .

StreetScan.co.uk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with HM Land Registry, DESNZ, MHCLG, Defra or the Environment Agency.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is current and accurate. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, suitability or reliability. Property values, flood risk assessments and other derived information are estimates based on publicly available datasets and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, surveying, environmental, financial or insurance advice. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided on this website.