2b, King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
About 2b
2b is a semi-detached house in Strood, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 7 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64).
It hasn't traded since December 2003, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 sits 117% above the 2003 sale of £176,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 23.8% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
2b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
12applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 2b
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
£383,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£176,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
12 December 2003Most recent
£176,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3LZ: £450,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in ME2 3LZ
5 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
Sold Jan 2025
£640,0006 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
Sold Jul 2024
£370,00011 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
Sold Sept 2023
£460,0001 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
Sold Dec 2022
£450,0002 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
Sold May 2021
£375,000
Everything we know about 2b, 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 King Arthurs Drive homes
On years held, 2b stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,918
Street avg £3,415
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.6 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
King Arthur's Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Temple Mill Primary School. 18 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB