8 King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3LZ
About 8 King Arthurs Drive
8 King Arthurs Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Strood, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. 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 £340,000 sits 88.9% above the 2007 sale of £180,000. At 76 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 10 EPCs).
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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
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 King Arthurs Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
12applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 8 King Arthurs Drive
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.
£340,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£180,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 July 2007Most recent
£180,000
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 8 King Arthurs Drive, 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
8 King Arthurs Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,368
Street avg £3,365
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 103 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 5.3 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.
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
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB