Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
4 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£514,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£445,000)+16%
- Against ME2 1DH's recent median (£340,000)+51%
Newest record on this page: February 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
161 m²
1733 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£514,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£445,000)+16%
- Against ME2 1DH's recent median (£340,000)+51%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 James Road is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 1DH. 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
161 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2024
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in ME2 1DH
5 sales, median £340,000 (2023–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
Price for 20 James Road has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.
Sales timeline
23 July 2023Most recent
£445,000
+53.4%over 7 years5 February 2016
£290,000
+61.1%over 4 years9 June 2011
£180,000
+100.0%over 10 years22 June 2000
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 1DH: £340,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in ME2 1DH
10 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
Sold Jul 2023
£485,00014 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
Sold Apr 2022
£340,00012 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
Sold Nov 2021
£340,00025 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
Sold Aug 2015
£375,00027 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
Sold Aug 2006
£298,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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 20 James Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 James Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Cuxton, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £445,000 in July 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 15.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 27.4% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
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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(1 of 3)
Feb 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 February 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2015from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromE49toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
46%8%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Feb 2024from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC77
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
8%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 20 James Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1DH
2decisions2extensions21documents
- Nov 2015ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Construction of a two storey side extension incorporating garage at first floor level; first floor rear extension and engineering works to front/side for extension and alterations to existing parking area and ground levels
- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- MC/15/2997
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2016Decision
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Versus other James Road homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
20 James Road is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,764
Street avg £4,039
Floor Area
161 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 2.9 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
240/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
James Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cuxton Community Infant School. 8 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Cuxton Community Infant SchoolPrimary203m
- Cuxton Community Junior SchoolPrimary256m
- The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)Primary1.8km
- Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary2.2km
Nearest stops
- James RoadBus stop16m
- Scout HutBus stop159m
- Junior SchoolBus stop189m
- Whiteleaves RiseBus stop202m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,446 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour688 reports18%
- Shoplifting341 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson305 reports8%
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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 ME2 1DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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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 20 James Road is modelled from its 161 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 1DH. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 20 James Road. 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 20 James Road was lodged in February 2024 at band C and is valid until February 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 20 James Road. 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 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME2 1DH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 James Road 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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