What kind of home is First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU use?

The latest EPC at First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU in?

First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

What is crime like near First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

Police records around First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

The closest primary school to First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU is St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (629m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fort Pitt Grammar School (359m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU?

The closest bus stop to First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, ME1 1BU is Bath Hard Lane, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Chatham Rail Station, 626m away.

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First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About First & Second Floor Flat

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

First & Second Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 68 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

63%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First & Second Floor Flat, 309 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First & Second Floor Flat has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

First & Second Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1BU: £125,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in ME1 1BU

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, First & Second Floor Flat stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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 Rochester district page.

Full Rochester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bath Hard Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Fort Pitt Grammar School. 48 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 ME1 1BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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