Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
11 Barkis Close, Rochester, ME1 2BT
Estimated value
£360,000
- Since the 1997 sale (£76,500)+371%
- Against ME1 2BT's recent median (£320,000)+13%
Newest record on this page: October 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£360,000
- Against its 1997 sale (£76,500)+371%
- Against ME1 2BT's recent median (£320,000)+13%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 11 Barkis Close is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 2BT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
83 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1997
Recent sales in ME1 2BT
5 sales, median £320,000 (2022–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 11 Barkis Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
26 August 1997Most recent
£76,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2BT: £320,000 (2022–2005).
Nearby sales in ME1 2BT
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 11 Barkis Close, Rochester, ME1 2BT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 11 Barkis Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
11 Barkis Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Rochester (ME1 2BT). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).
Held since August 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 sits 370.6% above the 1997 sale of £76,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 73.2% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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
Dec 2017EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 December 2027
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 11 Barkis Close, Rochester, ME1 2BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
11 Barkis Close 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.
Versus other Barkis Close homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 11 Barkis Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£922
Street avg £4,057
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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
303/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Emerald Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Warren Wood Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Warren Wood Primary SchoolPrimary405m
- The Thomas Aveling SchoolSecondary504m
- Oasis Restore16 plus757m
- Holcombe Grammar SchoolSecondary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Emerald CloseBus stop98m
- Association WalkBus stop116m
- Warren Wood RoadBus stop256m
- Jiniwin RoadBus stop257m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,391 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour655 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson283 reports8%
- Shoplifting283 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 2BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 11 Barkis Close is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 2BT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 11 Barkis Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 11 Barkis Close was lodged in December 2017 at band C and is valid until December 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 11 Barkis Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME1 2BT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 11 Barkis Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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