What type of property is 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU?

8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU last change hands?

8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU last sold for £260,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,000 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and June 2024, 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU rose from £138,000 to £260,000, a change of £122,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU?

8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU?

8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU located?

8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU sits in Wouldham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU?

Police records around 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ferry Lane, ME1 3UU is Ferry Lane, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Halling Rail Station, 955m away.

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8 Ferry Lane, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Ferry Lane

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

8 Ferry Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wouldham, Rochester, Rochester (ME1 3UU). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 115.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £260,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE49toD68

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ferry Lane, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ferry Lane 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Ferry Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2024Most recent
£260,000
+88.4%over 8 years
7 April 2016
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 3UU: £235,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME1 3UU

On the street

Versus other Ferry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Ferry Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,906

Street avg £3,296

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Rochester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ferry Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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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 3UU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 3UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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