What kind of home is 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ last sold for £140,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £114,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and October 2025, 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ rose from £114,000 to £140,000, a change of £26,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ have?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ has 4 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ in?

1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

Police records around 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ show an average of 303 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is Crest Infant School (258m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Rochester Grammar School (436m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is Havisham Close Shops, 58m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ

4 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Central Parade

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

1 Central Parade is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the 17th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £140,000 — fresh data. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 53 m² it's 20.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 18 EPCs). Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 21.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 23.7% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

1 Central Parade's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Feb 2013

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 1 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ

4decisions1extensions62documents4nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Sept 2010
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Change of use of existing ground floor retail units (A1) to residential together with the construction of a two storey side extension to facilitate the creation of an additional eight 2 bedroomed flats
Extension
Documents
26 docs on file
Reference
MC/10/1889
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More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJun 2013Decision
ConditionsOct 2012Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£140,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2025Most recent
£140,000
+22.8%over 12 years
27 June 2013
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2LQ: £167,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in ME1 2LQ

On the street

Versus other Central Parade homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Central Parade runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,642

Street avg £3,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Havisham Close Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Crest Infant School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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