What kind of home is 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA in?

5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA sits in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

Police records around 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA 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 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

The closest primary school to 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA is Hilltop Primary School (76m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (532m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Thirlmere Close, ME2 4PA is Iden Road, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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5 Thirlmere Close, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4PA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Thirlmere Close

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

5 Thirlmere Close is a semi-detached house in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4PA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 November 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD63toE49

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Thirlmere Close, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Thirlmere Close 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 Thirlmere Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4PA: £380,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in ME2 4PA

On the street

Versus other Thirlmere Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Thirlmere Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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£375k

1 Albion Place, Lower Upnor

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£288k

1 Evelyn Close, Strood

ME2 4EY

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

0.0 km

Iden Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hilltop Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 4PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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