What kind of home is 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES?

19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES is a detached house.

When did 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES last change hands?

19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES last sold for £236,500 in August 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £189,950 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and August 2000, 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES rose from £189,950 to £236,500, a change of £46,550. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES?

19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft). That makes it about 63% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 1ES. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES use?

The latest EPC at 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES?

19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES in?

19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES 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 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES?

The closest primary school to 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES is Halling Primary School (213m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES?

The closest bus stop to 19 Hostier Close, ME2 1ES is Howlsmere Close, 179m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 807m away.

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19 Hostier Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1ES

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Hostier Close

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

19 Hostier Close is a detached house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since August 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 sits 199.8% above the 2000 sale of £236,500.

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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.

19 Hostier Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Hostier Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Hostier 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.

19 Hostier Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£236,500

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2000Most recent
£236,500
+24.5%over 1 year
26 October 1998
£189,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1ES: £485,000 (2024–2019).

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Versus other Hostier Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 19 Hostier Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,391

Street avg £2,721

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Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 129 m²

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Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.2 km

Howlsmere Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 1ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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