What kind of home is 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST last sold for £150,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST 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.

Which area is 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST in?

4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST 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.

What schools are near 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

The closest primary school to 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior (799m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (930m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Flat, The Parade, ME2 3ST is Strood Fire Station, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4a, Flat, The Parade, Allington Drive, Rochester, ME2 3ST

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3ST). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

A recent sale: £150,000 in May 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 147.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Flat, The Parade, Allington Drive, Rochester, ME2 3ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

4a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3ST: £85,000 (2021–1999).

Nearby sales in ME2 3ST

On the street

Versus other The Parade homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 4a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £3,488

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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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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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

0.2 km

Strood Fire Station — 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 3ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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