What type of property is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU last sold for £210,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,000 in March 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4NU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU had any planning applications?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2017 under ref. MC/17/3473. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU located?

1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU sits in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

Police records around 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU 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.

Which schools serve 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The closest primary school to 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is Wainscott Primary School (370m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (232m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy, 82m away. The nearest rail option is Strood Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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1 Benenden Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4NU

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Benenden Road

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

1 Benenden Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4NU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 70% above the 2014 sale of £210,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE46toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Benenden Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

Dec 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Construction of a single storey rear extension
Agent
Westleigh Design
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
MC/17/3473
View planning record
Dec 2017
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of a dormer window to rear; installation of roof lights to front and a first floor window to side to provide additional living accommodation within roof space
Agent
Westleigh Design
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
MC/17/3423
View planning record

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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.

1 Benenden Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£210,000

Growth on file: 22.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

9 October 2014Most recent
£210,000
+22.1%over 7 months
24 March 2014
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4NU: £405,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in ME2 4NU

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On the street

Versus other Benenden Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Benenden Road is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,561

Street avg £2,749

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Maritime Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 4NU 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 4NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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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