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4 Chalklens Cottages, Portland Road, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UZ

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Estimated value

£313,000

  • Since the 2006 sale (£200,000)+56%
  • Against ME1 3UZ's recent median (£200,000)+56%

Newest record on this page: October 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£313,000

  • Against its 2006 sale (£200,000)+56%
  • Against ME1 3UZ's recent median (£200,000)+56%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Chalklens Cottages is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 3UZ. 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

    76 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2020

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2006

  • Recent sales in ME1 3UZ

    5 sales, median £200,000 (2024–2003)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Chalklens Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2006Most recent

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 3UZ: £200,000 (2024–2003).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 4 Chalklens Cottages, Portland Road, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Environmental risk flaggedIn 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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Overview

About 4 Chalklens Cottages

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

4 Chalklens Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wouldham, Rochester, Rochester (ME1 3UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since December 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 56.5% above the 2006 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 45.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Jun 2009
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Chalklens Cottages, Portland Road, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Chalklens Cottages has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Portland Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Chalklens Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,632

Street avg £2,755

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Medway Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary475m
  • Halling Primary SchoolPrimary767m
  • Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough LakesPrimary1.8km
  • Snodland CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

  • Medway InnBus stop38m
  • Medway InnBus stop120m
  • Ferry LaneBus stop131m
  • Cornwall CrescentBus stop350m

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 3UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 3UZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 3UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Chalklens Cottages is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 3UZ. 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 4 Chalklens Cottages. 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 4 Chalklens Cottages was lodged in February 2020 at band D and is valid until February 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 4 Chalklens Cottages. 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 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME1 3UZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
4 Chalklens Cottages is in council tax band C. 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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