What kind of home is 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE sell for?

3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE last sold for £140,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £50,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 1995 and October 2011, 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE rose from £50,000 to £140,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 1DE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE in?

3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

Police records around 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE 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 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

The closest primary school to 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE is Halling Primary School (519m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Lambarde Close, ME2 1DE is The Five Bells, 67m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 459m away.

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3 Lambarde Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1DE

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Lambarde Close

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

3 Lambarde Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1DE). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £296,000 sits 111.4% above the 2011 sale of £140,000. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 60 m² it's 26.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lambarde Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lambarde Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£140,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2011Most recent
£140,000
+3.7%over 7 years
19 December 2003
£135,000
+175.5%over 6 years
17 March 1997
£49,000
-2.0%over 1 year
21 September 1995
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1DE: £330,000 (2024–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Lambarde Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Lambarde Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,333

Street avg £4,060

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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.

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

The Five Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Halling Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1DE

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