Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN
Estimated value
£282,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£156,000)+81%
- Against ME2 2YN's recent median (£245,000)+15%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£282,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£156,000)+81%
- Against ME2 2YN's recent median (£245,000)+15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 2YN. 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
70 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in ME2 2YN
4 sales, median £245,000 (2025–2013)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | 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
26 June 2008Most recent
£156,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in ME2 2YN: £245,000 (2025–2013).
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 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochester (ME2 2YN). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in June 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 sits 80.8% above the 2008 sale of £156,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 36.3% below the postcode norm. At 70 m² it's 22.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 5 EPCs).
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
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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 7)
Nov 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2013from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromE41toD60
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)
Hot water system changed
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
33%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Sept 2014from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
May 2018from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
100%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jul 2020from May 2018
EPC improved fromC70toE54
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%83%
More low energy lighting installed
Jan 2024from Jul 2020
EPC improved fromE54toD67
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
83%60%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Nov 2024from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN, 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 Elaine Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 1a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,229
Street avg £4,175
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.4 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
Elaine Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Elaine Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Elaine Primary SchoolPrimary107m
- Cedar Children's AcademyPrimary441m
- Leigh Academy StroodSecondary815m
- Bligh Primary School (Juniors)Primary979m
Nearest stops
- Elaine AvenueBus stop106m
- Columbine RoadBus stop301m
- Maple Road BottomBus stop306m
- Cedar Children's AcademyBus stop322m
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 2YN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB
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 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 2YN. 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 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 November 2024 at band C and is valid until November 2034. 7 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 24 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME2 2YN, 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 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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