What did 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER sell for?

1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER last sold for £240,000 in April 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,250 in November 1995, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1995 and April 2009, 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER rose from £104,250 to £240,000, a change of £135,750. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER?

1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER in?

1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER?

Police records around 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER 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 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER?

The closest primary school to 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER is Halling Primary School (106m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 1 Howlsmere Close, ME2 1ER is Howlsmere Close, 151m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 904m away.

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1 Howlsmere Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1ER

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 1 Howlsmere Close

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1 Howlsmere Close is a four-bedroom property in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1ER). It has council tax band F. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in April 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1995–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Howlsmere Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Howlsmere Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Last sold (2009)

£240,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2009Most recent
£240,000
+130.2%over 13 years
27 November 1995
£104,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1ER: £328,000 (2025–2016).

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Area

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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

0.2 km

Howlsmere Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Halling Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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