What type of property is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

4 West Street, ME2 3XG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

The current EPC rating for 4 West Street, ME2 3XG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2024 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

4 West Street, ME2 3XG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 3XG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG heated?

The latest EPC at 4 West Street, ME2 3XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

4 West Street, ME2 3XG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG located?

4 West Street, ME2 3XG sits in Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

Police records around 4 West Street, ME2 3XG show an average of 240 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

The closest primary school to 4 West Street, ME2 3XG is Hilltop Primary School (155m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (584m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 West Street, ME2 3XG?

The closest bus stop to 4 West Street, ME2 3XG is The Ship, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 826m away.

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4 West Street, Rochester, ME2 3XG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 West Street

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

4 West Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME2 3XG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2024 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Nov 2024

EPC improved fromF23toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 West Street, Rochester, ME2 3XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 West Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 West Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 3XG: £243,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME2 3XG

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 West Street is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Ship — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hilltop Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 3XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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