What type of property is 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

163 High Street, ME2 1BT is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

163 High Street, ME2 1BT last sold for £204,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

The current EPC rating for 163 High Street, ME2 1BT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2025 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

163 High Street, ME2 1BT has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 1BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 163 High Street, ME2 1BT heated?

The latest EPC at 163 High Street, ME2 1BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

163 High Street, ME2 1BT 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 163 High Street, ME2 1BT located?

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

What is crime like near 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

Police records around 163 High Street, ME2 1BT 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 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

The closest primary school to 163 High Street, ME2 1BT is Halling Primary School (268m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 163 High Street, ME2 1BT?

The closest bus stop to 163 High Street, ME2 1BT is Britannia Close, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 705m away.

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163 High Street, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1BT

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 163 High Street

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

163 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2025 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £204,000. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 is 33.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 56.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Mar 2025

EPC improved fromG9toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163 High Street, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

163 High Street has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

163 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£204,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2025Most recent
£204,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1BT: £315,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ME2 1BT

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 163 High Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,290

Street avg £3,120

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£251k

1 Chenette House, Germander Avenue, Halling

ME2 1FS

2 bed2 bath

£298k

1 Clay House, Clay Place, Halling

ME2 1FN

2 bed2 bath

£302k

1 Formby Terrace, Halling

ME2 1AP

£316k

1 Benedict Close, Halling

ME2 1NJ

£231k

1 Conveyor House, Conveyor Drive, Halling

ME2 1FJ

£321k

1 Black Boy Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Upper Halling

ME2 1JR

2 bed1 bath

£337k

1 Dalison Court, Halling

ME2 1BB

2 bed1 bath

£342k

1 Chillington Close, Upper Halling

ME2 1JX

3 bed1 bath

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

Britannia Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Halling Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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