What kind of home is 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ last change hands?

5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ last sold for £395,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £150,000 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between November 2002 and July 2025, 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ rose from £150,000 to £395,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ in?

5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ sits in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

Is 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ 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 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ is Hilltop Primary School (347m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (647m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Povey Avenue, ME2 4LZ is Povey Avenue, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Povey Avenue, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Povey Avenue

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

5 Povey Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £395,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£483/sq ft) was about 83.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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 gardenRear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from May 2014

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Povey Avenue, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Povey Avenue 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

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£395,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

1 July 2025Most recent
£395,000
+54.9%over 9 years
30 July 2015
£255,000
+8.1%over 8 months
21 November 2014
£236,000
+57.3%over 12 years
1 November 2002
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4LZ: £390,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in ME2 4LZ

On the street

Versus other Povey Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Povey Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,197

Street avg £3,345

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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3 bed2 bath

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4 bed

£463k

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4 bed1 bath

£333k

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ME2 4WX

2 bed2 bath

£241k

1 Florence Street

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2 bed

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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

0.1 km

Povey Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hilltop Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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