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2b, King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2b

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

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 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 sits 123.8% above the 2003 sale of £176,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 31% below the postcode norm.

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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 7)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 February 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE45toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2016from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD57toE53
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
83%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2016from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromE53toD62
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2016from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromD62toE52
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2021from Sept 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2b has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

11 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£176,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2003Most recent

    £176,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3LZ: £460,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other King Arthurs Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £3,567

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 Bramley Rise

ME2 3SU

4 bed
£450k

1 Cadnam Close

ME2 3TS

£456k

1 Chapter Road

ME2 3PX

£341k

1 Allington Drive

ME2 3SR

3 bed1 bath
£340k

1 Burleigh Close

ME2 3TQ

£499k

1 Crispin Road

ME2 3TW

£307k

1 Cambridge Road

ME2 3HW

2 bed1 bath
£304k

1 Chapter Farm Cottages, Watling Street

ME2 3UA

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

Crime

240/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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

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 2b, King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.