What type of property is 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

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

What was the last sold price for 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ last sold for £180,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,000 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and October 2024, 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ rose from £136,000 to £180,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ had any planning applications?

4 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 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

4 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 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Central Parade, ME1 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Central Parade

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

4 Central Parade is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the 16th 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 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

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 52 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 18 EPCs). Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Sold October 2024 for £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Feb 2013

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Central Parade was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£180,000
+32.4%over 8 years
15 December 2015
£136,000

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.

On floor area, 4 Central Parade stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,362

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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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