What kind of home is 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

87 High Street, ME2 1BP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 87 High Street, ME2 1BP sell for?

87 High Street, ME2 1BP last sold for £250,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £33,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

Across 7 sales between August 1996 and August 2023, 87 High Street, ME2 1BP rose from £33,500 to £250,000, a change of £216,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

The current EPC rating for 87 High Street, ME2 1BP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

87 High Street, ME2 1BP has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 87 High Street, ME2 1BP use?

The latest EPC at 87 High Street, ME2 1BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

87 High Street, ME2 1BP 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.

Which area is 87 High Street, ME2 1BP in?

87 High Street, ME2 1BP sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 87 High Street, ME2 1BP in a safe area?

Police records around 87 High Street, ME2 1BP 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.

What schools are near 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

The closest primary school to 87 High Street, ME2 1BP is Halling Primary School (725m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 87 High Street, ME2 1BP?

The closest bus stop to 87 High Street, ME2 1BP is Marsh Road, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 251m away.

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87 High Street, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1BP

7 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 87 High Street

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

87 High Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 64.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in August 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Central heatingYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

87 High Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE52toC72

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87 High Street, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

87 High Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 87 High Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£250,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2023Most recent
£250,000
+38.9%over 16 years
23 March 2007
£179,995
+33.3%
28 November 2006
£135,000
+23.3%over 4 years
27 June 2002
£109,500
+31.9%over 1 year
22 August 2000
£82,995
+45.6%over 2 years
28 November 1997
£57,000
+70.1%over 1 year
8 August 1996
£33,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1BP: £320,000 (2023–2022).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 87 High Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,425

Street avg £2,958

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Marsh Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Halling Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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