What type of property is 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

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

When did 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ last change hands?

1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ last sold for £158,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and May 2025, 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ rose from £120,000 to £158,000, a change of £38,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ heated?

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

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

1a, 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.

Where is 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ located?

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

Is 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ 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 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 is the nearest station to 1a, Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, 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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1a, Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

A recent sale: £158,000 in May 2025. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 14.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

1a 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.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£158,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2025Most recent
£158,000
+31.7%over 10 years
14 August 2014
£120,000

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.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,674

Street avg £3,319

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady 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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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