What kind of home is 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ last sold for £190,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and March 2023, 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ rose from £110,000 to £190,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ 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.

Which area is 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ in?

6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ 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.

What schools are near 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

The closest primary school to 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ is St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (254m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ is Morrisons, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 725m away.

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6 Charles Street, Rochester, ME2 2BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Charles Street

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

6 Charles Street is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 26.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 44.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £190,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Sept 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Charles Street, Rochester, ME2 2BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Charles Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

6 Charles Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£190,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

17 March 2023Most recent
£190,000
+72.7%over 16 years
27 April 2006
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 2BJ: £213,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in ME2 2BJ

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,836

Street avg £3,353

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rochester district page.

Full Rochester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 2BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 2BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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