17 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF
About 17 Carton Close
17 Carton Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof 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 lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Most recent transfer: July 2018 at £245,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 20.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 93.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Planning history
17 Carton 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 7 years.
£245,000
Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
19 July 2018Most recent
£245,000
+14.0%over 2 years14 January 2016
£215,000
+53.6%over 2 years18 February 2013
£140,000
+40.0%over 1 year4 September 2011
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2QF: £300,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in ME1 2QF
Versus other Carton Close homes
Price per m² for 17 Carton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,016
Street avg £3,100
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Havisham Close Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Crest Infant School. 39 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







