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 14 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 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.

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

Estimated value

£832,000

Since the 2013 sale (£485,000)+72%
Against ME2 4XR's recent median (£280,000)+197%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

285 m²

3068 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£832,000

Against its 2013 sale (£485,000)+72%
Against ME2 4XR's recent median (£280,000)+197%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Castle Street is modelled from its 285 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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
285 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2024
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in ME2 4XR
5 sales, median £280,000 (2026–2023)

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Planning	1 application	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

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: £280,000 (2026–2023).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 4 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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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 £832,000 sits 71.5% above the 2013 sale of £485,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 29.1% 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 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2034

7 years remaining

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.

1 application on record at 4 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR

1decisions10documents11nearby

Feb 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Insertion of windows to ground and first floor
New Windows
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
MC/12/3027
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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 £3,117

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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 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.3 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%

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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1 Admiralty Terrace, Upnor

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3 bed2 bath

£356k

1 Benenden Road, Wainscott

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3 bed

£333k

1 Castle Point, Ordnance Yard, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor

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2 bed2 bath

£241k

1 Florence Street

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2 bed

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1 Bingham Road

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 4 Castle Street is modelled from its 285 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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. 2 sales are recorded for 4 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 4 Castle Street was lodged in July 2024 at band E and is valid until July 2034. 3 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 4 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: 4 Castle Street is in council tax band G. 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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4 Castle Street, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XR

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Level 3 Building Survey

1 Cutter Close, Upnor

1 Dashmonden Close, Wainscott

1 Castle Reach Row, Ordnance Yard, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor

1 Admiralty Terrace, Upnor

1 Benenden Road, Wainscott

1 Castle Point, Ordnance Yard, Upnor Road, Lower Upnor

1 Florence Street

1 Bingham Road

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