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5 Applecross Close, Rochester, ME1 1SQ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Applecross Close

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

5 Applecross Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. At 63 m² this is the 12th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–168 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 62.1% above the 2013 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 15.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Applecross Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2013
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Applecross Close has no planning applications on record.

12

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.

5 Applecross Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£140,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 2013Most recent

    £140,000

    +68.7%over 14 years

  2. 19 January 1999

    £82,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1SQ: £337,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Applecross Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Applecross Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £2,526

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Applecross Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£228k

1 Applecross Close

ME1 1SQ

2 bed
£224k

1 Castellan Court, King Street

ME1 1YD

£235k

1 Castle View Mews, Castle Hill

ME1 1LA

2 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Anchor House, Valetta Way

ME1 1FD

2 bed
£217k

1 Citadel Court, King Street

ME1 1YD

£214k

1 Bellerophon House, Doust Way

ME1 1FG

£251k

1 Datchery House, Corporation Street

ME1 1FS

£203k

1 Bishops Walk, High Street

ME1 1JF

1 bed1 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Applecross Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 1SQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Applecross Close, Rochester, ME1 1SQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.