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26 Kitchener Road, Rochester, ME2 3AP

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 26 Kitchener Road

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

26 Kitchener Road is a mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 47 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 45% above the 2021 sale price. Sold June 2021 for £200,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromD63toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Kitchener Road, Rochester, ME2 3AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 26 Kitchener Road, Rochester, ME2 3AP

1decisions6documents11nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Sept 2021
    HMOOutline
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from class C3 to C4; conversion of existing dwelling to six person house of multiple occupancy (HMO) including construction of a dormer window to rear, installation of roof lights to front and chimney removal

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    MC/21/2124
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 11 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 26 Kitchener Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£200,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2021Most recent

    £200,000

    +30.7%over 13 years

  2. 6 September 2007

    £153,000

    +229.0%over 8 years

  3. 27 November 1998

    £46,500

    +10.7%over 3 years

  4. 30 August 1995

    £42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3AP: £235,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Kitchener Road homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 26 Kitchener Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,613

Street avg £2,214

Below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Kitchener Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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1 Cross Street

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£254k

1 Cecil Avenue

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2 bed2 bath
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

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Slatin Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior. 18 schools nearby.

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 ME2 3AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME2 3AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Kitchener Road, Rochester, ME2 3AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.