What type of property is 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

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

When did 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF last change hands?

5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF last sold for £127,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and December 2011, 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF rose from £44,000 to £127,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 19 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 2QF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Carton Close, ME1 2QF?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Carton Close

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

5 Carton Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 124.4% above the 2011 sale of £127,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 5 Carton Close, Rochester, ME1 2QF

1decisions1extensions6documents4nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2024
Demolition
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear - demolition of existing conservatory. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.12m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 3m
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
MC/24/1836
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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.

5 Carton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£127,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2011Most recent
£127,000
+188.6%over 15 years
7 August 1996
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2QF: £300,000 (2025–2023).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Carton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,228

Street avg £3,164

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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

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70 dB

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