What type of property is 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP last change hands?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP last sold for £285,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP has council approval for single-storey extension granted in May 2025 under ref. MC/25/0502. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP 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.

Where is 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP located?

5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

Police records around 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

The closest primary school to 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP is Halling Primary School (1.6km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Formby Terrace, ME2 1AP is St Andrews Park, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 563m away.

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5 Formby Terrace, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1AP

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Formby Terrace

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

5 Formby Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 17.5% above the 2018 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2017from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Formby Terrace, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Formby Terrace has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

May 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Construction of a single storey infil extension to both properties
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
MC/25/0502
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What's in 5 Formby Terrace, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1AP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Formby Terrace 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 (2018)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 2018Most recent
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1AP: £290,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME2 1AP

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On the street

Versus other Formby Terrace homes

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

Years Held for 5 Formby Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,800

Street avg £3,194

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Comparables

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1 Chenette House, Germander Avenue, Halling

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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.

Full Rochester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Andrews Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Halling Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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