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

2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

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

2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ last sold for £167,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,500 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and August 2023, 2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ rose from £112,500 to £167,000, a change of £54,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ have?

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

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

2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ heated?

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

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

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

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

2 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 2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ located?

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

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

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

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

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

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Central Parade

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

2 Central Parade is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 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.

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. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Last sale on file: £167,000 in August 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 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 2 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 2 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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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

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£167,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2023Most recent
£167,000
+48.4%over 9 years
29 September 2013
£112,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2LQ: £158,000 (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.

2 Central Parade outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,479

Street avg £3,358

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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