What type of property is Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT is a mid-terrace house.

What did Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT sell for?

Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT last sold for £140,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in July 2019, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2019 and August 2023, Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT rose from £125,000 to £140,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT have?

The current EPC rating for Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT heated?

The latest EPC at Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT located?

Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

Police records around Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT 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 Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

The closest primary school to Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT is St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (145m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT?

The closest bus stop to Flat, 12 London Road, ME2 3HT is Commercial Road, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 630m away.

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Flat, 12 London Road, Rochester, ME2 3HT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat

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

Flat is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 63 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2019–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 is 12.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 22.7% below the postcode norm. Sold August 2023 for £140,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD65toG20

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Apr 2019from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromG20toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2023from Apr 2019

EPC improved fromD64toE43

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat, 12 London Road, Rochester, ME2 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 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.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2023Most recent
£140,000
+12.0%over 4 years
25 July 2019
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3HT: £140,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in ME2 3HT

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Commercial Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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