What kind of home is 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF last change hands?

31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF last sold for £300,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

Across 3 sales between June 2002 and October 2025, 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF rose from £87,000 to £300,000, a change of £213,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF use?

The latest EPC at 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF 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 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF in?

31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

Is 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF 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.

What schools are near 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

The closest primary school to 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is Crest Infant School (361m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Rochester Grammar School (564m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

The closest bus stop to 31 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is Havisham Close Shops, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Carton Close

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

31 Carton Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £300,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 135.5% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£300,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£300,000
+81.5%over 11 years
14 October 2014
£165,300
+90.0%over 12 years
27 June 2002
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2QF: £290,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME1 2QF

On the street

Versus other Carton Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 31 Carton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,065

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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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

0.4 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 2QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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