What kind of home is 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ last sold for £575,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £174,995 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between February 2000 and March 2024, 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ rose from £174,995 to £575,000, a change of £400,005. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ has council approval for rear extension granted in December 2011 under ref. MC/11/2612. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ in?

5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

Police records around 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ 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 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School (673m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Rochester Grammar School (990m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is Goddings Drive, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ

4 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Fay Close

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

5 Fay Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rochester (ME1 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £575,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£408/sq ft) was about 84.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from May 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at 5 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ

3decisions3extensions36documents12nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Apr 2011
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Construction of a single storey rear extension with lantern roof light; extension of hardstanding to front (demolition of existing rear projection)
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/11/0728
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksFeb 2014Decision
Tree WorksDec 2013Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£589,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£575,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2024Most recent
£575,000
+107.2%over 18 years
20 July 2005
£277,500
+38.8%over 4 years
18 July 2001
£200,000
+14.3%over 1 year
15 February 2000
£174,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1LZ: £550,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in ME1 1LZ

On the street

Versus other Fay Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Fay Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,389

Street avg £3,028

Strongly above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Goddings Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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