What kind of home is 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

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

What was the last sold price for 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ last sold for £265,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £176,995 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and November 2002, 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ rose from £176,995 to £265,000, a change of £88,005. That works out to roughly +15.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2014 under ref. MC/14/3099. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

7 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 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ in?

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

What is crime like near 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

Police records around 7 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 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Fay Close, ME1 1LZ is Goddings Drive, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Fay Close

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

7 Fay Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rochester (ME1 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £553,000 sits 108.7% above the 2002 sale of £265,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 7 Fay Close, Rochester, ME1 1LZ

2decisions2extensions10documents12nearby

Mar 2007
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for insertion of dormer to rear to facilitate loft conversion
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
MC/07/0396
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionDec 2014Decision

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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.

7 Fay Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£265,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2002Most recent
£265,000
+39.5%over 10 months
31 January 2002
£190,000
+7.3%over 1 year
25 February 2000
£176,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1LZ: £575,000 (2024–2017).

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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.

7 Fay Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,172

Street avg £3,213

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Common questions

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