What kind of home is 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

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

When did 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU last change hands?

19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU last sold for £260,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and January 2016, 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU rose from £160,000 to £260,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The current EPC rating for 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4NU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU use?

The latest EPC at 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

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

Which area is 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU in?

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

Is 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU in a safe area?

Police records around 19 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.

What schools are near 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The closest primary school to 19 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.

What transport links are near 19 Benenden Road, ME2 4NU?

The closest bus stop to 19 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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19 Benenden Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4NU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Benenden Road

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

19 Benenden Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wainscott, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4NU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2010. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 46.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (January 2016).

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Benenden Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2010
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Applicartion for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for insertion of dormer to rear to facilitate loft conversion
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
MC/10/3421
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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.

19 Benenden Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£260,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2016Most recent
£260,000
+62.5%over 5 years
30 March 2010
£160,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 19 Benenden Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £2,663

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

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