What type of property is 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR last change hands?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR last sold for £275,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and June 2019, 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR rose from £59,000 to £275,000, a change of £216,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. 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 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR heated?

The latest EPC at 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR have?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR is in council tax band C.

Where is 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR located?

45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR sits in Cuxton, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

Police records around 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR 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 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

The closest primary school to 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR is Cuxton Community Infant School (473m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 45 Charles Drive, ME2 1DR is Reginald Avenue, 75m away. The nearest rail option is Cuxton Rail Station, 389m away.

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45 Charles Drive, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Charles Drive

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

45 Charles Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cuxton, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 is 23.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2019 for £275,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Charles Drive, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2007
Outline
In report
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of replacement garage
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/07/0535
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What's in 45 Charles Drive, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DR'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.

45 Charles Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£275,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2019Most recent
£275,000
+366.1%over 22 years
20 October 1996
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1DR: £300,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in ME2 1DR

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On the street

Versus other Charles Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 45 Charles Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,354

Street avg £2,890

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Reginald Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cuxton Community Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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