What kind of home is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ sell for?

7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ last sold for £425,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £108,500 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1998 and November 2020, 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ rose from £108,500 to £425,000, a change of £316,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 1LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ in?

7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ sits in Halling, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ 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 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

The closest primary school to 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ is Halling Primary School (667m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (3.0km).

How well connected is 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Kesteven Close, ME2 1LZ is The Five Bells, 130m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 323m away.

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7 Kesteven Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1LZ

6 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Kesteven Close

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

7 Kesteven Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Halling, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £425,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 is 11.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£434/sq ft) was about 119.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 91 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD67

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kesteven Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Kesteven 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.

Latest sale on 7 Kesteven Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£475,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£425,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2020Most recent
£425,000
+48.6%over 6 years
5 December 2013
£286,000
+14.4%over 3 years
18 August 2010
£249,995
+6.4%over 4 years
29 September 2005
£235,000
+51.6%over 4 years
5 January 2001
£155,000
+42.9%over 2 years
7 May 1998
£108,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1LZ: £274,000 (2012–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Kesteven Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Kesteven Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,670

Street avg £2,340

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

The Five Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Halling Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 1LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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