Basement Flat, 18 St Marys Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4DF
About Basement Flat
Basement Flat is a mid-terrace house in Strood, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4DF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 November 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Basement Flat 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.
Sales history & valuation
Basement Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£239,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4DF: £160,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in ME2 4DF
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Sold Nov 2022
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Sold Jul 2022
£160,000
Versus other St Marys Road homes
Habitable Rooms for Basement Flat runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 60 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
St Mary's Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
All Faiths Children's Academy. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB







