What type of property is 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT last sold for £185,000 in January 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

The current EPC rating for 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT located?

14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

Police records around 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT 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.

Which schools serve 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

The closest primary school to 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT is Warren Wood Primary School (405m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Aveling School (504m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT?

The closest bus stop to 14 Barkis Close, ME1 2BT is Emerald Close, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Barkis Close, Rochester, ME1 2BT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Barkis Close

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

14 Barkis Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Rochester (ME1 2BT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since January 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 sits 87% above the 2005 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 34.5% below the postcode norm.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromE54toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Barkis Close, Rochester, ME1 2BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Barkis Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

14 Barkis Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2005Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2BT: £320,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in ME1 2BT

On the street

Versus other Barkis Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 14 Barkis Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,256

Street avg £3,613

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Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Emerald Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Warren Wood Primary School. 35 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 2BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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