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5 Chelmsford Road, Rochester, ME2 2RY

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Chelmsford Road

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

5 Chelmsford Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 2RY). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 is 10.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £230,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageDetached
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chelmsford Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chelmsford Road, Rochester, ME2 2RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chelmsford Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

5 Chelmsford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£230,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2024Most recent

    £230,000

    +66.7%over 10 years

  2. 12 March 2014

    £138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 2RY: £257,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Chelmsford Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Chelmsford Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,770

Street avg £2,759

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chelmsford Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£252k

1 Chelmsford Road

ME2 2RY

2 bed
£294k

1 Bristol Close

ME2 2QG

2 bed1 bath
£302k

1 Charles Street

ME2 2BJ

2 bed
£169k

1 Curlew Crescent

ME2 2RF

2 bed1 bath
£158k

1 Chestnut Road

ME2 2LH

2 bed
£264k

1 Carlisle Close

ME2 2RN

3 bed
£289k

1 Ash Road

ME2 2JL

3 bed
£336k

1 Bootham Close

ME2 2PG

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chelmsford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bligh Primary School (Juniors). 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME2 2RY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 2RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Chelmsford Road, Rochester, ME2 2RY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.