85 89, Flat C, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
About 85 89
85 89 is a semi-detached house in Rochester (ME1 1LX). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 76 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 85 89 (76–92 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (62 versus a worst of 55). The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 16.2% below the 2023 sale of £281,500, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 94.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £281,500 in March 2023.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
85 89 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
85 89 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£236,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£281,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 March 2023Most recent
£281,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1LX: £199,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in ME1 1LX
Versus other High Street homes
85 89 is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,704
Street avg £2,427
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
303/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Railway Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School. 42 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







