What kind of home is 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND last change hands?

7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND last sold for £560,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and January 2024, 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND rose from £70,000 to £560,000, a change of £490,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND use?

The latest EPC at 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND in?

7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND sits in Strood, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

Police records around 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

The closest primary school to 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND is Temple Mill Primary School (425m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND?

The closest bus stop to 7 Merryfields, ME2 3ND is King Arthur's Drive, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Merryfields, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3ND

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 7 Merryfields

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

7 Merryfields is a four-bedroom detached house in Strood, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 3ND). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£441/sq ft) was about 127.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £560,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

TenureFreehold

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 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Merryfields, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Merryfields has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on 7 Merryfields was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£566,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£560,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£560,000
+700.0%over 27 years
4 July 1996
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3ND: £465,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in ME2 3ND

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On the street

Versus other Merryfields homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Merryfields runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,746

Street avg £2,857

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

King Arthur's Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Temple Mill Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 3ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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