Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Chelmsford Road, Rochester, ME2 2RY
Estimated value
£262,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£147,000)+78%
- Against ME2 2RY's recent median (£242,500)+8%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£262,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£147,000)+78%
- Against ME2 2RY's recent median (£242,500)+8%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 2RY. 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
62 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in ME2 2RY
5 sales, median £242,500 (2026–2022)
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|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | 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.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
25 March 2008Most recent
£147,000
+58.1%over 5 years15 November 2002
£93,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 2RY: £242,500 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in ME2 2RY
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About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 2RY). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in March 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 sits 78.2% above the 2008 sale of £147,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 18.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
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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 2)
Mar 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 March 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2022from Jun 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Chelmsford Road, Rochester, ME2 2RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Chelmsford Road homes
Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,371
Street avg £2,809
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 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.
Crime
240/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Chelmsford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Bligh Primary School (Juniors). 18 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Primary595m
- Bligh Primary School (Infants)Primary595m
- Leigh Academy StroodSecondary707m
- Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary758m
Nearest stops
- Chelmsford RoadBus stop83m
- Southwark RoadBus stop103m
- Bligh WayBus stop238m
- Medical CentreBus stop246m
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 2RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.0dB
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 1a is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 2RY. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 1a. 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 1a was lodged in March 2022 at band C and is valid until March 2032. 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 1a. 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 18 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME2 2RY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1a is in council tax band B. 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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