What kind of home is 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX last change hands?

10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX last sold for £209,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and August 2021, 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX rose from £102,000 to £209,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX use?

The latest EPC at 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX in?

10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

Police records around 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX 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 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

The closest primary school to 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX is All Faiths Children's Academy (248m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (953m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX?

The closest bus stop to 10 Florence Street, ME2 4SX is Cecil Avenue, 108m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 359m away.

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10 Florence Street, Rochester, ME2 4SX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 10 Florence Street

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

10 Florence Street is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 4SX). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 105.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2021 for £209,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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(1 of 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Apr 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Florence Street, Rochester, ME2 4SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Florence Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£209,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2021Most recent
£209,000
+104.9%over 7 years
10 October 2013
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4SX: £209,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME2 4SX

On the street

Versus other Florence Street homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 10 Florence Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,215

Street avg £2,233

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Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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1 Florence Street

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1 Frindsbury Road

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1 Evelyn Close, Strood

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£165k

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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.

Full Rochester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cecil Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

All Faiths Children's Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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