What type of property is 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ last change hands?

8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ last sold for £222,500 in February 2019, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and February 2019, 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ rose from £59,000 to £222,500, a change of £163,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

The current EPC rating for 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 55% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 3QQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ located?

8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

Police records around 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ 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 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

The closest primary school to 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ is Elaine Primary School (640m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (909m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ?

The closest bus stop to 8c, Deacon Close, ME2 3QQ is Lancelot Avenue, 250m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8c, Deacon Close, Rochester, ME2 3QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8c

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

8c is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochester (ME2 3QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 is 23.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£504/sq ft) was about 171.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2019 for £222,500.

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
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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

May 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8c, Deacon Close, Rochester, ME2 3QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8c 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.

8c has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£222,500

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

6 February 2019Most recent
£222,500
+277.1%over 20 years
14 June 1998
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3QQ: £320,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in ME2 3QQ

On the street

Versus other Deacon Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8c runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,427

Street avg £3,383

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lancelot Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Elaine Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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