What type of property is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP last change hands?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP last sold for £155,750 in March 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

The current EPC rating for 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 3QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP located?

9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP sits in Strood, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP 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 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

The closest primary school to 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior (781m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Harlech Close, ME2 3QP is Harlech Close, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Harlech Close, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3QP

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Harlech Close

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

9 Harlech Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Strood, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 3QP). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since March 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £593,000 sits 280.7% above the 1996 sale of £155,750. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2017. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

9 Harlech Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 May 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2013

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Harlech Close, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2017
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of existing double garage to habitable living accommodation
Agent
Home Design Services
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
MC/16/4790
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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.

9 Harlech Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£593,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£155,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 1996Most recent
£155,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3QP: £250,000 (2006–1999).

Nearby sales in ME2 3QP

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On the street

Versus other Harlech Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 9 Harlech Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,089

Street avg £1,111

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Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harlech Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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