What type of property is Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU?

Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU have?

The current EPC rating for Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU?

Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 1AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU heated?

The latest EPC at Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU?

Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU located?

Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU in a safe area?

Police records around Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU show an average of 240 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU?

The closest primary school to Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU is Halling Primary School (1.1km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU?

The closest rail stop to Flat E, 9 Essex Road, ME2 1AU is Halling Rail Station, 73m away. The nearest bus option is Jade Hill, 137m away.

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Flat E, 9 Essex Road, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat E

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

Flat E is a semi-detached house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE46toD61

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat E, 9 Essex Road, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat E has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat E has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1AU: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME2 1AU

On the street

Versus other Essex Road homes

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

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Halling Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.1 km

Halling Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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