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1a, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AX

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Rochester (ME1 2AX). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD57toE53
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jan 2024from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromE53toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Apr 2024from Jan 2024
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£497,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 ME1 2AX: £500,000 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other City Way homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Pattens Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Balfour Junior School. 42 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 2AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 2AX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1a, City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.