What type of property is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP last change hands?

2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP last sold for £147,500 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and April 2026, 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP rose from £38,000 to £147,500, a change of £109,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP 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.

Where is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP located?

2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

Is 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP show an average of 303 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

The closest primary school to 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP is St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (165m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fort Pitt Grammar School (651m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Darwin Court, ME1 1HP is Delce Road, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Rochester Rail Station, 576m away.

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2 Darwin Court, Gravel Walk, Rochester, ME1 1HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Darwin Court

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

2 Darwin Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the 37th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 40 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £147,500 — fresh data. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Darwin Court, Gravel Walk, Rochester, ME1 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Darwin Court 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.

2 Darwin Court has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£147,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2026Most recent
£147,500
+288.2%over 28 years
10 December 1997
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1HP: £155,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ME1 1HP

On the street

Versus other Darwin Court homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Darwin Court is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,634

Street avg £2,601

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Delce Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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