What kind of home is 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB last change hands?

20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB last sold for £168,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and April 2026, 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB rose from £76,000 to £168,000, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2026 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4LB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB use?

The latest EPC at 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB 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.

Which area is 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB in?

20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB sits in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

Police records around 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB 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.

What schools are near 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

The closest primary school to 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB is Wainscott Primary School (328m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (824m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Wainscott Road, ME2 4LB is Wainscott Walk, 12m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Wainscott Road

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

20 Wainscott Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4LB). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2026 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 79.8% above the 2026 sale of £168,000. Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £168,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jan 2026

EPC improved fromE42toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Wainscott Road 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£168,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2026Most recent
£168,000
+121.1%over 23 years
11 July 2002
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4LB: £207,500 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in ME2 4LB

On the street

Versus other Wainscott Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Wainscott Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,976

Street avg £2,283

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Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

240/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wainscott Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wainscott Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 4LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.