What kind of home is 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR last sold for £112,000 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,995 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and March 2004, 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR rose from £59,995 to £112,000, a change of £52,005. That works out to roughly +26.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR has council approval for an extension granted in April 2004 under ref. MC/04/0735. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR 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 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR in?

12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

Police records around 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR 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 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

The closest primary school to 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR is Elaine Primary School (523m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (525m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Darnley Close, ME2 2UR is Fulmar Road, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Darnley Close, Rochester, ME2 2UR

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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About 12 Darnley Close

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

12 Darnley Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 2UR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in March 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 140.2% above the 2004 sale of £112,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 26.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

3%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Darnley Close, Rochester, ME2 2UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Darnley Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 12 Darnley Close, Rochester, ME2 2UR

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Flagged:Retrospective

Apr 2004
ConservatoryAmendment
Outcome in report
Lawful Developent Certificate (existing) for a conservatory at rear
RetrospectiveExtension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
MC/04/0735
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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.

12 Darnley Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£112,000

Growth on file: 26.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2004Most recent
£112,000
+86.7%over 2 years
24 June 2001
£59,995

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME2 2UR: £119,000 (2019–1999).

Nearby sales in ME2 2UR

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Versus other Darnley Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Area

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Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fulmar Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Elaine Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 2UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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