What type of property is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF last change hands?

12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF last sold for £270,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF is F with a score of 34 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has dropped from a E recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 2TF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF located?

12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district.

Is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF 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 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

The closest primary school to 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF is Warren Wood Primary School (579m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holcombe Grammar School (660m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Argyle Close, ME1 2TF is The Ridgeway, 258m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Argyle Close, Rochester, ME1 2TF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 34

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Argyle Close

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

12 Argyle Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochester (ME1 2TF). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an F (score 34), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (July 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 is 26.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 23.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

12 Argyle Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

F34

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE48toF34

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Argyle Close, Rochester, ME1 2TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Argyle 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.

12 Argyle Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 November 2015Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2TF: £368,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in ME1 2TF

On the street

Versus other Argyle Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Argyle Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,576

Street avg £3,769

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Ridgeway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Warren Wood Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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