44 Kitchener Road, Rochester, ME2 3AP
About 44 Kitchener Road
44 Kitchener Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3AP). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 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 £232,000 sits 80.5% above the 2007 sale of £128,500.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
44 Kitchener Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
12applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 44 Kitchener Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£232,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£128,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 July 2007Most recent
£128,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3AP: £235,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in ME2 3AP
Everything we know about 44 Kitchener Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Kitchener Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 44 Kitchener Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,669
Street avg £2,213
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB