What kind of home is 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW last change hands?

21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW last sold for £130,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £65,000 in November 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2000 and January 2012, 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW rose from £65,000 to £130,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW have?

The current EPC rating for 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 1BW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW use?

The latest EPC at 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW 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 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW in?

21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

Police records around 21b, 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.

What schools are near 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

The closest primary school to 21b, 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 21b, Five Bells Lane, ME1 1BW?

The closest bus stop to 21b, 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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21b, Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21b

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

21b is a two-bedroom detached house in Rochester (ME1 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 100% above the 2012 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 28.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in January 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Aug 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21b, Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21b 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£130,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 January 2012Most recent
£130,000
+16.1%over 8 years
5 October 2003
£111,950
+72.2%over 2 years
30 November 2000
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1BW: £232,500 (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.

Years Held for 21b lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,831

Street avg £1,513

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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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

0.0 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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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21b, Five Bells Lane, Rochester, ME1 1BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.