What type of property is 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU sell for?

12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU last sold for £185,000 in January 2010, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU located?

12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

Is 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU 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 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

The closest primary school to 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU is Balfour Infant School (50m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holcombe Grammar School (608m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Beresford Avenue, ME1 2QU is Beresford Avenue, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Beresford Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Beresford Avenue

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

12 Beresford Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochester (ME1 2QU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; 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 C (score 77).

Held since January 2010 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 sits 81.1% above the 2010 sale of £185,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Aug 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Beresford Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Beresford Avenue 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.

12 Beresford Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 January 2010Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2QU: £335,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME1 2QU

On the street

Versus other Beresford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,151

Street avg £2,791

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beresford Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Balfour Infant School. 41 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 2QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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