Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
22 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
1 planning record
Estimated value
£433,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£250,000)+73%
- Against ME2 4XR's recent median (£280,000)+55%
Newest record on this page: August 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 31
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£433,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£250,000)+73%
- Against ME2 4XR's recent median (£280,000)+55%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 22 Castle Street is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 4XR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
119 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in ME2 4XR
5 sales, median £280,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
7 February 2007Most recent
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4XR: £280,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in ME2 4XR
11 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
Sold Apr 2026
£280,00023 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
Sold Aug 2025
£260,00019 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
Sold Jul 2023
£292,50051 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
Sold Mar 2023
£440,00037a, Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
Sold Feb 2023
£365,000
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- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 22 Castle Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
22 Castle Street is a three-bedroom detached house in Upnor, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4XR). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 67), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since February 2007, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 sits 73.2% above the 2007 sale of £250,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
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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 4)
Aug 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F31
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 August 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2024from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromE49toF36
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Nov 2024from Oct 2024
Low Energy Lighting
100%78%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Aug 2026from Nov 2024
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
78%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 22 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 22 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR
1decisions1extensions7documents11nearby
- Jun 2009ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for construction of single storey rear extension, extension to existing dormer and formation of roof addition
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- MC/09/0728
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Versus other Castle Street homes
Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 22 Castle Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,101
Street avg £3,097
Floor Area
119 m²
Street avg 103 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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.
Crime
240/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Castle — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Wainscott Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Wainscott Primary SchoolPrimary733m
- Maritime AcademySecondary957m
- St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
- Hilltop Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- CastleBus stop292m
- ChurchBus stop551m
- Gill AvenueBus stop749m
- Galleon WayBus stop756m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,446 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour688 reports18%
- Shoplifting341 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson305 reports8%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME2 4XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 22 Castle Street is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME2 4XR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 22 Castle Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 22 Castle Street was lodged in August 2026 at band F and is valid until August 2036. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 22 Castle Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME2 4XR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 22 Castle Street is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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