When did 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL last change hands?

5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL last sold for £167,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,650 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and April 2008, 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL rose from £75,650 to £167,000, a change of £91,350. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL?

5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL located?

5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL 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.

Which schools serve 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL?

The closest primary school to 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL is Bligh Primary School (Juniors) (159m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (383m).

What transport links are near 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Albatross Avenue, ME2 2XL is Albatross Avenue, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Albatross Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2XL

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 5 Albatross Avenue

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

5 Albatross Avenue is a property in Rochester (ME2 2XL). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Albatross Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Albatross Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Albatross Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Last sold (2008)

£167,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2008Most recent
£167,000
+120.8%over 6 years
24 May 2001
£75,650

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 2XL: £110,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in ME2 2XL

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Albatross Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bligh Primary School (Juniors). 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 2XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

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