What type of property is 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR last sold for £485,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £490,000 in November 2007, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and January 2013, 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR fell from £490,000 to £485,000, a change of £5,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (3,068 sq ft), around 71 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 228% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME2 4XR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR located?

4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR sits in Upnor, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

Police records around 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR 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 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

The closest primary school to 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR is Wainscott Primary School (733m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maritime Academy (957m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Castle Street, ME2 4XR is Castle, 292m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

285 m²

3068 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Castle Street

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

4 Castle Street is a four-bedroom detached house in Upnor, Rochester, Rochester (ME2 4XR). It has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (around 3068 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

At 285 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £814,000 sits 67.8% above the 2013 sale of £485,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 27.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2013. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Castle Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromG14toF36

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

21%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Jul 2024from Apr 2024

EPC improved fromF36toE45

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2013
RenovationFull
In report
Insertion of windows to ground and first floor
Agent
W.D.Evans Building Services
New Windows
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/12/3027
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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.

Latest sale on 4 Castle Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£814,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£485,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 January 2013Most recent
£485,000
-1.0%over 5 years
9 November 2007
£490,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME2 4XR: £292,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME2 4XR

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On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Castle Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,702

Street avg £3,078

Below

Floor Area

285 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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

3/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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME2 4XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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