What type of property is 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 10 May Street, ME2 1LR sell for?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR last sold for £285,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £30,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

Across 6 sales between September 1996 and September 2023, 10 May Street, ME2 1LR rose from £30,000 to £285,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

The current EPC rating for 10 May Street, ME2 1LR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 May Street, ME2 1LR heated?

The latest EPC at 10 May Street, ME2 1LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 10 May Street, ME2 1LR had any planning applications?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR has council approval for rear extension granted in May 2013 under ref. MC/13/0875. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR 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 10 May Street, ME2 1LR located?

10 May Street, ME2 1LR sits in Cuxton, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 10 May Street, ME2 1LR in a safe area?

Police records around 10 May Street, ME2 1LR show an average of 240 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

The closest primary school to 10 May Street, ME2 1LR is Cuxton Community Infant School (198m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 10 May Street, ME2 1LR?

The closest bus stop to 10 May Street, ME2 1LR is Scout Hut, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Cuxton Rail Station, 443m away.

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10 May Street, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1LR

6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 10 May Street

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

10 May Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cuxton, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1LR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 108.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £285,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 May 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE48toD64

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 May Street, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 May Street has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 10 May Street, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1LR

1decisions1extensions9documents

May 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a single storey rear extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
MC/13/0875
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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.

10 May Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£285,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£285,000
+34.4%over 7 years
12 February 2016
£212,000
+55.3%over 4 years
19 October 2011
£136,500
30 March 2005
£137,000
+114.1%over 4 years
24 May 2000
£64,000
+113.3%over 3 years
26 September 1996
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1LR: £255,000 (2024–2020).

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Versus other May Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 10 May Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,014

Street avg £2,734

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Scout Hut — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cuxton Community Infant School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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