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3 Castle Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2DU

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Castle Avenue

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

3 Castle Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 50.5% above the 2015 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015.

Specifications

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Castle Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Castle Avenue 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£200,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 December 2015Most recent

    £200,000

    +175.9%over 13 years
  2. 30 July 2002

    £72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2DU: £254,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Castle Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Castle Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,439

Street avg £2,594

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Castle Avenue

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

Rochester Health Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Peter's Infant 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 2DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 2DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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 3 Castle Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2DU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.