What was the last sold price for 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ last sold for £185,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and November 2016, 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ rose from £94,000 to £185,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

8 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 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ in?

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

Is 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ 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 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Charles Street, ME2 2BJ is Morrisons, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 725m away.

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8 Charles Street, Rochester, ME2 2BJ

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Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Charles Street

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8 Charles Street is a two-bedroom property in Rochester (ME2 2BJ). It has council tax band B.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year.

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2016Most recent
£185,000
+96.8%over 13 years
27 October 2003
£94,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 2BJ: £190,000 (2023–2018).

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Area

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Full Rochester report

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Crime

3/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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