17 Clive Road, Rochester, ME1 3BZ
About 17 Clive Road
17 Clive Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since May 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 76.6% above the 2007 sale of £145,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
17 Clive Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 17 Clive Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
£256,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.7% per year over 12 years.
£145,000
Growth on file: 16.7% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
17 May 2007Most recent
£145,000
+141.7%over 7 years3 June 1999
£60,000
+42.9%over 4 years30 May 1995
£42,000
+90.9%28 February 1995
£22,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 3BZ: £276,500 (2025–2023).
Versus other Clive Road homes
On years held, 17 Clive Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,959
Street avg £2,586
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
St Margaret's Cemetery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Peter's Infant School. 38 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







