What type of property is 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ last change hands?

5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ last sold for £134,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £53,000 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and July 2014, 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ rose from £53,000 to £134,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 3BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ 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.

Where is 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ located?

5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ 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.

Which schools serve 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ is All Faiths Children's Academy (194m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brompton Lane, ME2 3BQ is Cecil Avenue, 209m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 633m away.

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5 Brompton Lane, Rochester, ME2 3BQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 5 Brompton Lane

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

5 Brompton Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 82.1% above the 2014 sale of £134,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 16% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Brompton Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brompton Lane, Rochester, ME2 3BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brompton Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 notable applications 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 Brompton Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£134,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2014Most recent
£134,000
+16.5%over 9 years
30 March 2005
£115,000
+117.0%over 3 years
25 April 2001
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3BQ: £180,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in ME2 3BQ

On the street

Versus other Brompton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Brompton Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,971

Street avg £2,387

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Cross Street

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1 Banning Street

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3 bed1 bath

£273k

1 Barnets Yard, West Street

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1 Brompton Lane

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1 Allington Drive

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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

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

Cecil Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

All Faiths Children's Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 3BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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Common questions

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