What type of property is 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW located?

2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

Police records around 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW 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.

Which schools serve 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

The closest primary school to 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (543m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fort Pitt Grammar School (336m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is Bath Hard Lane, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Chatham Rail Station, 683m away.

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2 Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Five Bells Lane

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

2 Five Bells Lane is a semi-detached house in Rochester (ME1 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar 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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Mar 2012

Low Energy Lighting

43%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW

2decisions12documents12nearby

Aug 2018
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of all windows - double glazed uPVC casement
New Windows
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
MC/18/1597
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ConditionsMar 2019Decision

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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.

2 Five Bells Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£244,000

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 1BW: £213,000 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in ME1 1BW

On the street

Versus other Five Bells Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Five Bells Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

0.0 km

Bath Hard Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fort Pitt Grammar School. 47 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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