What kind of home is 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF last change hands?

2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF last sold for £450,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 9 sales on record going back to £90,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF changed over time?

Across 9 sales between September 1996 and August 2024, 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF rose from £90,000 to £450,000, a change of £360,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 15 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF use?

The latest EPC at 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF in?

2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

Is 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF 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 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

The closest primary school to 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF is St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (338m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fort Pitt Grammar School (964m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Crow Lane, ME1 1RF is Rochester Community Hub, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Rochester Rail Station, 285m away.

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2 Crow Lane, Rochester, ME1 1RF

9 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Crow Lane

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

2 Crow Lane is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 1RF). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 46 m² this is the 11th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–237 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 29 units on file. Other recorded features include a basement. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 is 23.3% below the 2024 sale of £450,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£909/sq ft) was about 291.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £450,000 in August 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
Period featuresYes
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 6)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2013from Dec 2010

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%65%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Oct 2023

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Aug 2024from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromC71toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Crow Lane, Rochester, ME1 1RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Crow Lane 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.

Price for 2 Crow Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2024Most recent
£450,000
+38.5%over 2 years
23 December 2021
£325,000
-14.5%over 4 years
6 August 2017
£380,000
-24.0%over 3 years
12 September 2013
£500,000
+108.3%over 2 years
19 June 2011
£240,000
+9.1%over 11 months
3 August 2010
£220,000
+25.0%over 6 years
18 December 2003
£176,000
+3.5%over 6 years
30 July 1997
£170,000
+88.9%over 10 months
26 September 1996
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1RF: £465,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME1 1RF

On the street

Versus other Crow Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Crow Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£9,783

Street avg £3,020

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly 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

0.2 km

Rochester Community Hub — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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