What type of property is 7 High Street, ME2 4XG?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 7 High Street, ME2 4XG sell for?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG last sold for £157,500 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 High Street, ME2 4XG have?

The current EPC rating for 7 High Street, ME2 4XG is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 High Street, ME2 4XG?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4XG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 High Street, ME2 4XG heated?

The latest EPC at 7 High Street, ME2 4XG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 High Street, ME2 4XG had any planning applications?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 High Street, ME2 4XG?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG 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.

Where is 7 High Street, ME2 4XG located?

7 High Street, ME2 4XG sits in Upnor, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 7 High Street, ME2 4XG in a safe area?

Police records around 7 High Street, ME2 4XG 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 7 High Street, ME2 4XG?

The closest primary school to 7 High Street, ME2 4XG is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School (877m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 High Street, ME2 4XG?

The closest bus stop to 7 High Street, ME2 4XG is Castle, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 High Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XG

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 High Street

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

7 High Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Upnor, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4XG). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 88.6% above the 2003 sale of £157,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 30.9% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2025. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemOil

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(1 of 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Apr 2013

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

40%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2019from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromF25toE43

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 High Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2025
RenovationFull
In report
To replace the existing 3 windows at the front of the property with wooden, double glazed sash windows to the same design
New Windows
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
MC/24/2570
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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.

7 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£157,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 July 2003Most recent
£157,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4XG: £350,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in ME2 4XG

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 High Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,944

Street avg £3,850

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Above

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.

Full Rochester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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